Betancourt, Rómulo (Betancourt Bello, Rómulo Ernesto), 1908-1981

Scope and Contents This series consists primarily of Romualdi's correspondence files generated in his capacity as inter-American representative of the AFL and AFL-CIO and, to a lesser extent, as assistant secretary of ORIT. Materials types include correspondence, notes, newspaper clippings, periodicals, agendas, reports, conference materials, resolutions, speeches, minutes, and photographs (separated to Series 5). Correspondents include: Jose M. Aguirre, Editor for Free Labor World; Robert J....

Scope and Contents This series contains correspondence, reports, proceedings, clippings, and other printed material. The records document efforts of U.S., Central and South American, and Caribbean labor leaders to build a free trade union movement in the region. The records are particularly valuable in illuminating relations among trade union and government officials and in charting the development of the American Institute for Free Labor Development (AIFLD) and its many educational, housing and financial...