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Guide to the Papers of Louis Weinstock
WAG.013
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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Weinstock, Louis, 1903-1994 |
| Title: |
Louis Weinstock Papers |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
1910-1994, (Bulk 1930-1980) |
| Dates [bulk]: |
Bulk, 1930-1980 |
| Abstract:
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Louis Weinstock was born in Hungary in 1903 and emigrated to the United States in
1923. He settled in New York City and in 1925 joined the Painters’ Union, Local 499.
Weinstock became one of the leaders of the “Rank and File” movement in District Council
9 of the International Painters and Paperhangers. Weinstock fought for Social Security
and initiated the drive for unemployment insurance. Weinstock also led the Rank-and-File
painters caucus in a fight against corruption in the union. Weinstock defeated the
corrupt leadership of the infamous Lepke-Gurrah racketeer gang and was elected to
the office of Secretary-Treasurer. In 1951, Weinstock was charged with conspiring
to violate the Smith Act while teaching a trade union class; he was found guilty and
sentenced to three years in jail. Weinstock retired from the union in 1963 and died
in 1994 from heart failure.
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| Quantity: |
3.0 linear feet (3 boxes) |
| Call Phrase: |
WAG.013 |
