Nelson Frank papers, 1908-1961 and undated
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Summary
- Creator:
- Frank, Nelson, 1906-
- Abstract:
- Government official and labor columnist of the New York News World-Telegraph and Sun, of New York City. The papers of Nelson Frank chiefly concern the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations and their affiliated unions; communism in the labor movement; the 1952 strike of the United Steel Workers of America; and the careers of Philip Murray and Walter Reuther. Includes press releases, newsletters, circulars, radio scripts, and reports.
- Extent:
- 1.5 Linear Feet
290 Items - Language:
- Material in English
- Collection ID:
- RL.00414
Background
- Scope and content:
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The papers of Nelson Frank chiefly concern the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations and their affiliated unions; communism and socialism in the labor movement; the 1952 strike of the United Steel Workers of America; and the careers of prominent American labor leaders Philip Murray (1886-1952) and Walter Reuther (1907-1970). Includes press releases, newsletters, circulars, radio scripts, and reports.
- Acquisition information:
- The Nelson Frank papers were received by the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library as a gift in the 1960s.
- Processing information:
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Processed by Rubenstein Library staff.
Encoded by Willeke Sandler and Paula Jeannet, March 2012
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Subjects
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- Subjects:
- Strikes and lockouts -- United States
Strikes and lockouts -- Iron industry -- United States
Labor unions and communism
Labor unions -- Political activity -- United States -- History
Iron and steel workers -- Labor unions
Journalists -- New York (State) -- New York
Labor movement -- United States -- History -- 20th century - Names:
- Congress of Industrial Organizations (U.S.)
American Federation of Labor
United Steelworkers of America
Frank, Nelson, 1906-
Reuther, Walter, 1907-1970
Murray, Philip, 1886-1952 - Places:
- United States -- Politics and government -- 1945-1989
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[Identification of item], Nelson Frank Papers, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.