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Letter from the WFM to Local Unions to vote to ratify the action of the committee elected to attend the Chicago Convention. Votes to be recorded directly on the letter, August 25, 1905

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This collection of materials consists of correspondence, flyers, petitions, and ephemera about the Western Federation of Miners and affiliated local unions. Included is correspondence from WFM Secretary-Treasurer William D. Haywood, detailed letters concerning the Northern Michigan copper miners strike of 1913-1914, pamphlets requesting financial assistance to aid strikers around the country, leaflets listing delinquent and unfair workers, and flyers promoting the eight-hour work day.

Dates

  • Creation: August 25, 1905

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: .1 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Stephen O. Murray and Keelung Hong Special Collections Repository

Contact:
MSU Libraries
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East Lansing MI 48823 USA