Samuel Gompers papers, 1884-1925.

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Creator

Gompers, Samuel, 1850-1924.

Location

Manuscripts and Archives Division

Extent

• 11 linear feet (10 boxes, 42 v., 1 oversize folder).

Access Restrictions

Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated.

Scope/Contents Note

Collection consists of scrapbooks, testimonials and memorials, photographs, certificates, printed matter, and ephemera. Scrapbooks contain correspondence and clippingsrelated to Gompers's public and private life. Testimonials,memorials and certificates are tributes to his activities.Also, photographs of Gompers and various groups, membership cards, dues books, artifacts, and ephemera.

Biographical/Historical Note

Samuel Gompers (1850-1924), labor leader, was president ofthe American Federation of Labor (AFL) from the year of its founding in 1886 until 1924.

Controlled Access Terms

• Gompers, Samuel, 1850-1924.
• Gompers family.
• American Federation of Labor.
• American Labor Mission to Europe.
• Working class -- United States.
• Working class -- Europe.
• Labor unions -- United States.
• Photographs.
• Scrapbooks.