LHC73. Progressive Miners of America, Illinois Women's Auxiliary, 1933
Scope and Contents
Organized at the State Convention in Gillespie in 1932. Dedicated to providing strike relief and advocating labor legislation, labor education, a youth movement, and "independent working class political action."
First annual report prepared by president, Agnes Burns Wieck. Describes history, objectives and activities of the Auxiliary. Topics include Mulkeytown March, Battle of Kincaid, American Civil Liberties Union, Governor Henry Horner, Staunton Conference, Mt. Olive and the United Mine Workers.
Dates
- Created: 1933
Conditions Governing Access
Some Restrictions apply - see individual files for specific restrictions
Extent
From the Collection: 1.66 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
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