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Maida Springer portrait collection

Title
Maida Springer portrait collection [graphic].
Publication
<194-?>

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Additional Authors
  • Nichols, -1991.
  • Dummett.
  • American Red Cross.
  • International News Photos (New York, N.Y.)
  • Rapid News Photo (New York, N.Y.)
  • United States. Office of War Information.
Description
<9> photoprints : silver gelatin, b&w; 21 x 26 cm. or smaller.
Summary
Views of Maida Springer of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union primarily taken before leaving on a trip to London during World War II as a representative of American women trade-unionists. The collection consists of group portraits of Springer at the American Red Cross Liberty Club in London, standing with three other women unionists, visiting U.S. war agencies and government officials and with baggage before leaving. Included in group portraits are many union leaders including Mr. & Mrs. Benjamin McLaurin, Mrs. Philip Randolph, Mrs. Donevant, Mrs. Julia O'Connor Parker, representing the American Federation of Labor; Mr. Hall, OPA, Mrs Grace Woods Blackett, CIO rep., Miss Anne Murkovich, CIO; Mrs. Marjorie McKenzie Lawson, FEPC, Malcolm Ross, chairman, FEPC; Miss Ruth Wehle, Skip Hall and Reginald Connoly. Half and full-length views are included.
Donor/Sponsor
Schomburg NEH Automated Access to Special Collections Project.
Subject
  • Springer, Maida
  • McLaurin, Benjamin F., 1906-1989
  • McLaurin, Elizabeth J
  • Randolph, Lucille Green
  • Labor unions > United States > Officials and employees
  • Eating & drinking > Great Britain > 1940-1949
  • African Americans > Political activity > 1940-1949
  • Arrivals & departures > 1940-1949
Genre/Form
  • Group portraits – 1940-1949.
  • Silver gelatin photoprints – 1940-1949.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger.
  • Photographers include Dummett, Nichols, Office of War Information.
  • Some images are duplicates; information on verso of some photos.
Linking Entry (note)
  • Forms part of the Portrait Collection.
Call Number
Sc Photo Springer, Maida
OCLC
NYPG087000445-F
Title
Maida Springer portrait collection [graphic].
Imprint
<194-?>
Linking Entry
Forms part of the Portrait Collection.
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Added Author
Nichols, -1991. Photographer
Dummett. Photographer
American Red Cross.
International News Photos (New York, N.Y.)
Rapid News Photo (New York, N.Y.)
United States. Office of War Information.
Research Call Number
Sc Photo Springer, Maida
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