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Guide to the Rose Schneiderman Papers TAM.018
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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Schneiderman, Rose, 1882-1972 |
| Source
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Schneiderman, Rose, 1882-1972 |
| Source
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Caylor, George Nathan, 1885-1973 |
| Title: |
Rose Schneiderman Papers |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
1909-1964 |
| Dates [bulk]: |
1909-1920 |
| Abstract: |
Rose Schneiderman (1882-1972) was a Jewish labor organizer, socialist, suffragist,
campaigner for protective legislation for women, and leader of the Women's Trade Union
League(WTUL). Schneiderman played a leading role in the New York City garment workers
upsurge of 1909-14 and was founder and president of International Ladies' Garment
Workers' Union (ILGWU), Local 62, Dry Goods Workers. After losing her bid for the
presidency of the New York WTUL, she became in 1914 a national organizer for the ILGWU
but, dissatisfied with the place of women in the Union, returned to the WTUL in 1916,
and became head of the NY WTUL in 1918, and later the national WTUL, holding both
posts throughout the remainder of the WTUL's existence (through 1950). After World
War I, her focus shifted to legislative reform (with the notable exception of her
opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment), and she drew close to the Democratic party
and established a friendship with Eleanor Roosevelt. Schneiderman served on the National
Recovery Administration's labor advisory board in 1934, and as Secretary of the New
York State Department of Labor 1933-44. Her autobiography, All for One, was published in 1967. This collection contains correspondence (leading feminists
are represented), a set of letters from Pauline Newman, autobiographical typescripts,
speeches, clippings, minutes, reports, and other documents representing Schneiderman's
activity in WTUL, in public service, and in the women's suffrage movement.
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| Quantity: |
3 Linear Feet in 5 manuscript boxes, 1 half manuscript box, and 2 oversize folders in shared housing.
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| Location: |
Materials are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Please request
materials at least two business days prior to your research visit to coordinate access.
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| Language: |
Materials are written in English. |
| Call Phrase: |
TAM.018 |
