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May Day Ephemera Collection
SPC.2017.002
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Contributing Institution:
California State University Dominguez Hills, Gerth Archives and Special Collections
Title: May Day Ephemera Collection
Identifier/Call Number: SPC.2017.002
Physical Description:
1 box
Physical Description:
.20 Linear Feet
Date (inclusive): 1934-1981
Abstract: This collection includes pamphlets, leaflets, flyers, and ephemera related to May Day events from 1937-1981. Subjects include
May Day events and the history of May Day. This collection is now part of the
John M. Weatherwax Collection and can be found under
Series III: Subject Files, Sub-Series G: May Day
Language of Material:
English
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For other materials related to John M. Weatherwax please consult the
Anti-New Deal Collection . This collection is now part of the
John M. Weatherwax Collection and can be found under
Series III: Subject Files, Sub-Series G: May Day
May Day, also known as "International Workers' Day," began during the Industrial Revolution in America when men, women, and
children were dying every year from unfit work conditions and long work days. On May 1, 1886, more than 300,000 workers walked
out of businesses across the country in support of an eight-hour workday. On May 4th, 1886, a bombing occurred at a labor
demonstration on Haymarket Square in Chicago which became known as the "Haymarket Affair." This event is considered the origin
of the observance of May Day, a tradition that continues today as a celebration of labor and workers' rights.
The May Day Ephemera collection (1934-1981) consists of 1 box of May Day ephemera. This collection, includes pamphlets, flyers,
leaflets,and other material related to May Day events in Los Angeles and the history of May Day.
Processed by Jennifer Hill in 2018.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
May Day (Labor holiday)
May Day (Labor holiday) -- History