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Guide to the Abram Flaxer Papers
WAG.073
Descriptive Summary
| Creator:
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Flaxer, Abram, 1904- |
| Title: |
Abram Flaxer Papers |
| Dates [inclusive]: |
1935-1992 |
| Abstract:
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Abram Flaxer was deeply involved in the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO)
during its formation and early development, and served as the President of the United
Public Workers of America, a CIO union, from 1946. He was an active member of the
radical left wing of the CIO until his union was expelled in 1950. The collection
consists primarily of Flaxer's unpublished memoir and related research materials.
The memoir conveys Flaxer's personal perspective on events he witnessed or participated
in, and touches on prominent figures, including Fiorello LaGuardia, Vito Marcantonio,
John L. Lewis, Philip Murray, and Jimmy Hoffa. Among the events described are the
organizing of a State, County and Municipal Workers of America local in Stockton,
CA (the "Stockton Raiders") and of so-called "silver" workers in the Panama Canal
Zone, who eventually became UPW, Local 713.
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| Quantity: |
1.5 linear feet (2 boxes) |
| Call Phrase: |
WAG.073 |
