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UAW Strikers
November 25, 1946
Striking members of the United Automobile Workers union at the Allis Chalmers plant in West Allis.
Bronzeville All-Star Bowling Team
June 1946
In the Money: The Bronzeville All-Star Bowling Team which finished in the money in the recent Wisconsin state CIO-sponsored bowling tournament.
UAW Women Preparing Banquet
October 1946
Members prepare a banquet to celebrate the eleventh anniversary of Auxiliary No. 2, United Automobile Workers (Seaman Body Company), October 23, 1946. Executive board member Laura Miller in flow...
R.J. Thomas Playing Santa Claus
December 21, 1947
R.J. Thomas playing Santa Claus for children of Allis-Chalmers strikers. "Santa Claus Has Come To Town: You may not know it but that's UAW-CIO Vice-President R.J. Thomas, who is in charge of the...
UAW Bowling Team Captains
1946
Nat Ferral and Vernon Brady, CIO bowling team captains, pose for a picture sitting on a bench at a bowling alley. Ferrel was captain of the all African American team from UAW local 575 (Sivyer Stee...
UAW Women's Auxiliary Leaders
April 1946
The International Executive Board of the United Automobile Workers Auxiliaries demonstrating its support for the Allis-Chalmers strike. "CIO photographer asked them to pose for this picture at ...
