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Charles Al Miller papers, circa 1938, 2011
Overview of the Collection
- Collector
- Miller, Charles A
- Title
- Charles Al Miller papers
- Dates
- circa 1938, 2011 (inclusive)19382011
1938 (bulk)19381938 - Quantity
- 1 vertical file
- Collection Number
- 5966 (Accession No. 5966-001)
- Summary
- Newsletters, meeting notice, and photograph pertaining to Charles Al Miller's involvement with the International Longshore Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union in Seattle and Tacoma, Washington
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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No restrictions on access.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
These materials appear to be ephemera collected by Robert Miller from his grandfather, Charles Al Miller, about the International Longshore Association (ILA), precursor union to the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU). Materials include the March 30, 1938 issue of the "ILA Bulletin" of the Pacific Coast district of the ILA. At this point, almost every former ILA local on the Pacific Coast had affiliated with the ILWU except the Tacoma ILA local. Another flyer published by the Pacific American Shipowners Association titled "Which Flag Do We Fly?" appears to be a critique of the ILWU's progressive leadership, accusing them of being communists. Other materials include two 1938 issues of the "Pacific Coast Longshoreman," a publication edited by Ralph Chaplin and aligned with the anti-Harry Bridges/anti-communist factions of the ILWU and the ILA. Finally, a photograph in the collection is of attendees at a ceremony at the March 2011 dedication of ILWU 23 (Tacoma) cemetery plot, which was part of Local 23's 125th anniversary celebration.
Other Descriptive InformationReturn to Top
Forms part of the Labor Archives of Washington.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on copying, quotation, or publication. Contact University of Washington Libraries Special Collections for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Personal Names
- Miller, Charles A.--Archives
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Labor movement--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Labor movement--Washington (State)--Tacoma
- Labor unions--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Labor unions--Washington (State)--Tacoma
- Labor--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Labor--Washington (State)--Tacoma
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Corporate Names
- International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union--Archives
Form or Genre Terms
- Newsletters
- Photographs
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- Labor Archives of Washington (University of Washington), (host institution)