Summary Information

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: https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-mil-uwmmss0061