Adolph Major was a member of the Industrial Workers of the World and involved in the Slavic community, serving as a member of the executive board of the American Slavic Benevolent Federation of Washington.
Joining in 1923, Major was a member of the IWW during the agricultural strikes in Washington in 1933 during his time riding the rails. He was also involved in the lumber strike of 1935. Major eventually became an organizer for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
Arranged as received.
Collection of ephemera and publications including a membership book for the International Labor Defense and the Industrial Workers of the World which include IWW stamps and stickers inside; a letter on behalf of the striking lumber workers on behalf of the American Slavic Benevolent Federation of Washington. A labor calendar and an issue of the Voice of Action documenting the lumber strike of 1935 a transfer notice for the International Workers Order, a sticker from the IWW Railroad Workers Industrial Union Local 520, and a flyer for a 1987 Labor Music and Culture festival comprise the rest of the collection.
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The creator's literary rights have been transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Donor: Richard Major, March 15, 2012