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First Textile Workers Organizing Convention

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First textile workers organizing convention. Cole Dandenburg with his wife on left. Zilphia Horton, Myles Horton on right.

Creator:
Central Studios (Atlantic City, N.J.)

Publication Information

Creator Central Studios (Atlantic City, N.J.)

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Highlander Research and Education Center records, 1917-2017
Call Number PH 4260.1506

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012PX8
Legacy ID
WHi 52711

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