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William A. Seligman Papers (United Shoeworkers of America - Los Angeles), 1928-1941
MSS 056  
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Description
This small collection consists of the personal and business correspondence of William A. Seligman, organizer of the Los Angeles local of the United Shoeworkers of America C.I.O.
Background
William A. Seligman came to Los Angeles from Boston in late 1934 or early 1935. Seligman had been involved with the Workers Education Council, and union activities on the East Coast. In Los Angeles, he taught classes at a labor school and eventually found work at a Los Angeles area shoe factory. Disappointed with the working conditions there, he spent several years attempting to start a Los Angeles local of the United Shoeworkers of America C.I.O.[Congress of Industrial Organizations] The Los Angeles local (Local 122) was finally formed in August 1937. After the formation, of the local he served as Secretary/Organizer until the end of 1940 when he left for a new position in San Francisco.
Extent
1 half-box

1/6 linear foot
Restrictions
Copyright has not been assigned to the Southern California Library for Social Studies and Research. Researchers may make single copies of any portion of the collection, but publication from the collection will be allowed only with the express written permission of the Library's director. It is not necessary to obtain written permission to quote from a collection. When the Southern California Library for Social Studies and Research gives permission for publication, it is as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the reader.
Availability
The collection is available for research only at the Library's facility in Los Angeles. The Library is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Researchers are encouraged to call or email the Library indicating the nature of their research query prior to making a visit.