Civil rights
Topic
Subject Source: Unspecified ingested source
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Frontlash records
Collection
0082-LBR-RG50-001
Abstract
Frontlash was an activist group that was created to increase political interest and engagement among young adults and was, one of the most enduring college-aged activist groups to emerge from the 1960s. This collection has extensive material related to instruction in labor organizing and union support, as well as significant material relating to Frontlash's political activity. Types of records include organizational records, financial records, minutes, mission statements, reports, and...
Legislative Reference Files, 1921-1978
Series
1
Scope and Contents
This series includes correspondence, momoranda, transcripts, speeches, clippings, departmental surveys, reports, and official statements on pending bills and legislative issues. Most material is from the dates 1950-1968. Subjects included in the series reflect the historically broad-based nature of the federation's efforts to secure legislation not only of interest to labor, but also of benefit to the whole of American society. Categories for which a substantial volume of...
Miscellaneous Correspondence, 1946-1960
Series
6
Found in:
Special Collections and University Archives
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AFL-CIO Office of the President, President's Files, George Meany
Scope and Contents
The largest series in the collection consists of correspondence reflecting Meany's wide-ranging interests and activities beyond the labor movement (i.e., correspondence with church and civic organizations, research institutes, and prominent individuals).