ILGWU. Local 105 photographs, 1938-1968
Collection Number: 5780/053 P
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Cornell University Library
DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY
Title:
ILGWU. Local 105 photographs, 1938-1968
Repository:
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Collection Number:
5780/053 P
Abstract:
This collection consists of photographs documenting Local 105's activities between
1938 and 1968.
Creator:
Local 105
International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union
Quanitities:
0.67 cubic feet
Language:
Collection material in English
Founded in 1900 by local union delegates representing about 2,000 members in cities
in the northeastern United States, the ILGWU grew in geographical scope, membership
size, political influence to become one of the most powerful forces in American organized
labor by mid-century. Representing workers in the women's garment industry, the ILGWU
worked to improve working and living conditions of its members through collective
bargaining agreements, training programs, health care facilities, cooperative housing,
educational opportunities, and other efforts. In 1995, the ILGWU merged with the Amalgamated
Clothing and Textile Workers Union (ACTWU) to form the Union of Needletrades, Industrial
and Textile Employees (UNITE).
Local 105, International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU), also known as the
Snowsuits, Ski Wear, Leggings, Infants and Novelty Sportswear Union, was based in
New York City. It represented workers employed in various specialty garment shops
in the New York area.
The collection contains photographs that help to document the activities of Local
105 from 1938 to 1968. The images show the members and leaders of Local 105 through
portraits and group photographs, at activities and events such as dinners and luncheons
hosted in honor of the guests of Local 105, and at rallies.
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INFORMATION FOR USERS
ILGWU. Local 105 photographs #5780/053 P. Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation
and Archives, Cornell University Library.
Names:
International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union. Local 105 (New York, N.Y.)
Subjects:
Clothing workers--Labor unions--New York (State)
CONTAINER LIST
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Container
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Description
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Date
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| Box 1 | Folder 1 |
Picture 1
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1964 |
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Scope and Contents
Includes David Dubinsky, Ethel Kennedy, Robert Wagner, and Martin L. Cohen; coincides
with race for New York Senate by Robert F. Kennedy; October 1964
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| Box 1 | Folder 2 |
Picture 2. ILGWU Dinner
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Scope and Contents
Dinner honoring New York City Mayor John V. Lindsday; includes Martin L. Cohen and
John V. Lindsay; circa lates 1960s
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| Box 1 | Folder 3 |
Picture 3. ILGWU retiring sewing machine after 1 millionth stitch
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Scope and Contents
Includes Harriet L. Cohen, Mrs. Meany, David Dubinsky, George Meany, Martin L. Cohen;
20th Anniversary, Local 105
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| Box 1 | Folder 4 |
Picture 4. Labor Day Parade
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Scope and Contents
Includes David Dubinsky, Robert Wagner, Grand Marshall George Meany, Mrs. Meany, Martin
L. Cohen; early 1960s
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| Box 1 | Folder 5 |
Picture 5. ILGWU Presidential Rally in 1968 for Hubert H. Humphrey
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1968 |
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Scope and Contents
Includes Alan King, Shirley Winters, Martin L. Cohen
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| Box 1 | Folder 6 |
Picture 6. Local 105 Manager-Secretary Martin L. Cohen
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Scope and Contents
At offices of Local 105 at 575 8th Avenue in Manhattan, circa late 1960s
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| Box 1 | Folder 7 |
Picture 7. ILGWU Dinner
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Scope and Contents
Includes Martin Cohen, Harriet Cohen, Louis Stulberg, and Mrs. Stulberg; circa mid
1960s
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| Box 1 | Folder 8 |
Picture 8. ILGWU members give gift of Patek Phillips watch to Manager-Secretary Martin
L. Cohen
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Scope and Contents
circa early 1950s
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| Box 1 | Folder 9 |
Picture 9. ILGWU Local 105 members give first of two portrait gifts to Manager-Secretary
Martin L. Cohen
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Scope and Contents
Includes Assistant Manager-Secretary Henry Prastein; circa mid-1950s
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| Box 1 | Folder 10 |
Picture 10. ILGWU Local 105 members give second gift portrait to Manager Secretary
Martin L. Cohen
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Scope and Contents
Portrait by Henry S. Moskowitz; includes Amy Best Merchant
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| Box 1 | Folder 11 |
Picture 11. Group photograph
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1938 |
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Scope and Contents
Luncheon meeting tendered in honor of the officers of the Jewis Consumptives' Relief
Society of Denter, Colorado by the leaders of the Trade Unions of New York; Hotel
Astor, New York; March 30, 1938
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| Box 1 | Folder 12 |
Picture 12. ILGWU Dinner
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Scope and Contents
Diner honoring New York City Mayor Abraham D. Beam; indlues Sol Chaikin, Mrs. Chaikin,
Harriet Cohen, Martin Cohen, Abraham Beame, Mary Beame, Hayward Hale Braine, and Mrs.
Braine; circa late 1970s
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| Box 1 | Folder 13 |
Picture 13. Companion picture to #10
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Scope and Contents
Presentation of second portrait by members of Local 105 to Manager-Secretary Martin
Cohen
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| Box 1 | Folder 14 |
Picture 14. ILGWU Dinner
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Scope and Contents
Dinner for Mayor Abraham D. Beame; indcludes Abraham Beame and Martin L. Cohen; circa
early 1970s
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| Box 1 | Folder 15 |
Picture 15. Meany Presentation
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Scope and Contents
ILGWU presrentation to AFL-CIO President George Meany; includes George Meany, Martin
Cohen; circa mid-1970s
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| Box 1 | Folder 16 |
Picture 16. FDR Rally
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1944 |
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Scope and Contents
Local 105 rally to elect FDC; includes Jacob Heller and Martin L. Cohen
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| Box 1 | Folder 17 |
Picture 17. ILGWU Unity House Weekend
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Scope and Contents
Includes Martin L. Cohen and Rebecca Cohen; circa early 1940s
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| Box 1 | Folder 18 |
Picture 18. First officers of Local 105
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1941 |
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Scope and Contents
Inclues Assistant Manager Martin L. Cohen, Manager Jacob Heller, and unidentified
man
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| Box 1 | Folder 19 |
Picture 19. Local 105 Aids British Labor
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Scope and Contents
Includes Jacob Heller, Martin L. Cohen, Mrs. Heller, Tuprow, and Henry Prastein; circa
1941-1942
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| Box 1 | Folder 20 |
Picture 20. ILGWU Local 105 luncheon with leadership and business agents
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1941 |
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Scope and Contents
Includes Jacob Heller and Martin L. Cohen
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| Box 1 | Folder 21 |
Picture 21. Martin L. Cohen gives refugee check
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Scope and Contents
circa 1948-1949
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| Box 1 | Folder 22 |
Picture 22. First Executive Board, Local 105
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Scope and Contents
Includes Martin L. Cohen, Jacob Heller, Henry Prastein, and Morris Bagnow
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| Box 1 | Folder 23 |
Picture 23. Martin L. Cohen becomes second manager of Local 105; picture 24, ILGWU
presentation; and 25, Finance Committee
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Scope and Contents
Includes Henry Prastein, Martin L. Cohen, Amy Best Merchant, Harriet L. Cohen, Jacob
Heller; 1948, mid-1960s, and late 1930s
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