Subseries: Films

United Packinghouse Workers of America
Physical Description: 1 film reel of 1 (250 ft.) : silent, b&w; 16 mm. archival positive 
Scope and Content Note: Untitled footage of UPWA 1956 Convention. Shots of welcome sign; overview of convention hall; speeches by Philip Weightman, Ralph Helstein and others; delegates singing and celebrating. Also footage of UPWA 9th Annual Convention; Ralph Helstein and other speakers; delegates listening to speeches.

United Packinghouse Workers of America
Physical Description: 1 film reel of 1 (500 ft.) : silent, b&w; 16 mm. archival positive 
Scope and Content Note: Untitled footage of UPWA 9th Annual Convention; photographed by Mickey Wallas. Ralph Helstein, Russell Lasley and other unidentified speakers at podium; delegates listening to speeches, at banquet, and assembled under marquee of convention hall. Last 100 feet is unidentified man speaking before KV-TV television camera.

United Packinghouse Workers of America--Unsanitary Conditions
Physical Description: 1 film reel of 1 (400 ft.) : silent, color; 16 mm. archival positive 
Physical Description: 1 videocassette of 1 (U-Matic) (circa 12 min.) : silent, color ; 3/4 in. viewing copy 
Scope and Content Note: Unedited footage of meat cutters at work under unsanitary conditions at wholesalers in Fulton Street Market in Chicago. Garbage cans; dirty floors; meat scraps. Views of several establishments from the street. Trucks waiting to be loaded. Shot for use with Ralph Helstein interview re 1967 master negotiations. Shown on television stations in Iowa, Minnesota, etc.