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CIO Picket
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Group of men and women marching down Wisconsin Avenue. On the left is the Milwaukee Public Library, located at 814 West Wisconsin Avenue. Large sign reads: "The company union is the enemy of the American people - come out and join the C.I.O." Small sign on the left reads: "We're going places! How about you! Allis-Chalmers Workers Union" (bottom line unreadable). Small sign in the middle reads: "Organize the unorganized with the C.I.O. Allis-Chalmers Workers Union" (bottom line unreadable).
1938
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1938 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Call Number | CF 663 |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company
1925
Exterior view of the Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Co. office building. Caption reads: "Office Building, Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co., West Allis, Wis."
Allis Chalmers Club House
1910
The Allis Chalmers Club House. Caption reads: "Allis Chalmers Club House, West Allis, Wis."
"Voices of Allis-Chalmers Workers," circa 1970
1970
Concerning the United Auto Workers (CIO) Local 248 strike of the Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company, West Allis, Wisconsin, 1946-1947. A composite production, including interviews with Harold Chr...
Allis-Chalmers Strikers
October 28, 1946
Striking members of Local 248, United Automobile Workers, discuss strategy outside the Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company plant.
Interview with Gerald Mayhew, circa 1970
1970
Concerning the United Auto Workers (CIO) Local 248 strike of the Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company, West Allis, Wisconsin, 1946-1947. Mayhew was a union member of Local 248.
Interview with Bob Buse, circa 1970
1970
Concerning the United Auto Workers (CIO) Local 248 strike of the Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company, West Allis, Wisconsin, 1946-1947. Buse was president of Local 248.
