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)
DescriptionOne Passic striker wears a gas mask to protect himself from the effects of tear gas. Gus Deak, future president of the United Textile Worker's Local 1603, is in the left foreground of the picture.
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)