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U.S. Mss 195AN
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Papers
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Box
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Folder
1
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IATSE Convention Proceedings: excerpts, annotated, 1934, 1936, 1938, 1940, 1942
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Box
1
Folder
2
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Hearings before a Special Subcommittee on Education and Labor; House of Representatives regarding Jurisdictional Disputes in the Motion Picture Industry, 1947-1948
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Box
1
Folder
3
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“Hollywood Labor Dispute: A Study in Immorality,” article by Fr. George H. Dunne, S.J., 1949
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Box
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Folder
3 (continued)
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Speech, 1947 March 9
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Box
1
Folder
4
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“Random Notes” and writings by Mailes
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Box
1
Folder
5
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Reference articles and material regarding Ludlow Massacre and Strikes, 1941-1948
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Audio 1037A
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Audio recordings
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Mailes' reminiscences
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1037A/1
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Part 1
: Concerns Mailes's “experiences with the IATSE during the period of gang control and beyond.” Statement of support for the Hollywood 10. Statement of principles. Brief family history, emphasizing family's theatrical tradition.
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1037A/1
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Part 2
: More family history. The early history of motion picture companies; formation of monopolies; role of independents; emphasis on early appearance of illegal practices within the industry.
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1037A/2
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Part 3
: Brief autobiographical sketch; his political education and early misgivings about the presence of organized crime within the film industry. Discusses Hentschel-Cohea vs. IATSE (1937) in relation to IATSE officials' attempts to weaken the power of individual locals.
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1037A/2
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Part 4
: Concerns debate among progressive union members over whether or not to work within IATSE for reform. Mailes discusses the role played by United Screen Technicians Guild (UST); as well as by Communist Party members.
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1037A/3
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Part 5
: Discusses the 1938 IATSE convention and the disciplinary measures taken against dissidents.
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1037A/3
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2
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Part 6
: Discusses renewal of efforts to clean up IATSE. Hollywood labor relations during World War II; as exemplified by IATSE no-strike pledge.
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1037A/4
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Part 7
: 1945 strike called by Set Decorators' Guild, which wished to affiliate with the Conference of Studio Unions (CSU). IATSE's strikebreaking activities.
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1037A/4
Side
2
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Part 8
: Discussion of opposition within IATSE locals to strikebreaking. Filing of charges against Mailes.
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1037A/5
Side
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Part 9
: Communist Party activities with respect to Set Decorators' strike. NLRB election which resolved issue of set decorators' autonomy.
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1037A/5
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Part 10
: Studios' agreement to negotiate with CSU; followed by the illegal forcing out on strike of CSU (1946). Mailes discusses the issue of how to settle jurisdictional disputes within the motion picture industry.
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1037A/6
Side
1
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Part 11
: Hearings held by a Congressional Subcommittee to investigate jurisdictional disputes; discussed in relation to HUAC; the Hollywood 10 and blacklisting. Brief discussion of the role of women in Hollywood labor disputes.
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1037A/6
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2
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Part 12
: General reflections on blacklisting. Concludes with activities of later years, personal life.
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Interview with Herb Sorrell, conducted by Mailes
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1037A/7
Side
1
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Part 1
: Sorrell discusses the role of the Communist Party in Hollywood labor relations.
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1037A/7
Side
2
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Part 2
: Discusses IATSE no-strike pledge; Hollywood labor relations during World War II, 1945 Set Decorators' Guild strike.
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1037A/8
Side
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Part 3
: Mailes discusses conversation with Herb Sorrell, May 26, 1971, Burbank. Sorrell's experiences as a “goon.” (Followed by Mailes's interview of Bob Ames.)
: The quality of the recording on Side 1 is not good.
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1037A/8
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2
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Part 4
: Short postscript to the account of the conversation with Sorrell. Sorrell's confirmation of incidents involving IATSE leadership.
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1037A/8
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Mailes' interview with Bob Ames
: Mailes interviews Bob Ames, ex-Communist Party member, about Hentschel-Cohea vs. IATSE and the role played by the Communist Party.
: The quality of the recording on Side 1 is not good.
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1037A/9-10
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Mailes' recollections of IATSE and involvement in 1940s labor disputes
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