DescriptionAfrican-American woman working at a loom, Newark, 1917. African-American women worked in the garment trade, which employed mainly Jewish and Italian immigrants in the early 20th century. But because...
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Description9th Biennial Convention, Textile Workers Union of America, Washington, D.C., May 1956.--Inscription found on the lower region of the photograph.
Description9th Biennial Convention, Textile Workers Union of America, Washington, D.C., May 1956.--Inscription found on lower region of the photograph.
DescriptionPhoto shows six immigrants, five men standing and one woman seated in front of them, inside a textile mill. The photo was taken by J. Guthorn, photographer.
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
DescriptionThis photograph, which has appeared on the inside covers of Hell In New Jersey by Albert Weisbord, shows a labor demonstration in Wallington, New Jersey. On the platform are Albert Weisbord, leader of...
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)