Henry Rosemont Typographical Union collection
Abstract
A variety of files concerning the Chicago Typographical Union (Local 16), and its parent organization the International Typographical Union, compiled by the Union's unofficial historian, Henry Rosemont. Includes ephemera, manuscript and printed materials relating to the union activities, Rosemont's research notebooks about unions and union history, and information about other labor and trade groups. There is extensive information about the Chicago newspaper strike of 1947-1949.
Dates
- Creation: approximately 1920s-1979
Creator
Language
Materials are in English.
Conditions Governing Access
This material is unprocessed and is available by appointment only. Please contact reference@newberry.org at least 5 business days in advance to request an appointment.
Extent
26 Linear Feet (15 record cartons, 7 boxes, and 6 oversize flat boxes)
Location
4a 28 1-4; 4a 26 6
Source
- Rosemont, Penelope (Bookseller, Person)
- Rosemont, Franklin (Bookseller, Person)
- Title
- Henry Rosemont Typographical Union collection, approximately 1920s-1979
- Status
- Unverified Partial Draft
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the The Newberry Library - Modern Manuscripts and Archives Repository
60 West Walton Street
Chicago Illinois 60610 United States
312-255-3512
reference@newberry.org