Title: Harry Bridges Victory Committee Records
Inclusive Dates: 1936-1945

Creator:

• Harry Bridges Victory Committee

Call Number: UWM Manuscript Collection 61

Quantity: .2 cubic ft. (1 box)
Repository:

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives Department

Archival Location:

UW-Milwaukee Libraries, Archives / Milwaukee Area Research Ctr. (Map)

Abstract:

Miscellaneous pamphlets and newsletters produced by the San Francisco-based committee which led the effort to assist Harry Bridges. Between 1940 and 1945, the U.S. government attempted to deport Bridges, a leader of the International Longshoremen's Association, and the committee organized labor and political support in his defense. The collection also contains some newsclippings concerning the case. The committee was originally known as the Harry Bridges Defense Committee.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-mil-uwmmss0061

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Access Restrictions

There are no access restrictions on the materials, and the collection is open to all members of the public in accordance with state law.

Use Restrictions

The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection (Wisconsin Statutes 19.21-19.39).

Acquisition Information

The Golda Meir Library purchased the collection in November 1976. The collection was accessioned in February 1995 (accession number 1994-021).

Processing Information

Mark A. Vargas processed the collection at the Archives in February 1995.

Box   1 Folder   1	Executive Secretary, Correspondence, 1940-1943
Box   1 Folder   2	Flyers, 1936
Box   1 Folder   3	Miscellaneous, 1941
Box   1 Folder   4	News Clippings, 1939-1945
Box   1 Folder   5	Pamphlets, 1939-1945
Box   1 Folder   6	Press Releases, 1940-1945