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)
1938 (bulk)
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
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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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

Acquisition Information

Ronald Magden, 2011-11-13

Custodial History

Donated by Ron Magden on behalf of Robert Miller Smith, whose grandfather was Charles Al Miller

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

  • Corporate Names
    • Labor Archives of Washington (University of Washington), (host institution)