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Dolores Elizarraraz seeks help from Congress for workers threatened by imports, July 25, 1987

1987-07-2525.3 x 20.3 cmPhotograph, documentarymonochromeJump to full details

Summary:Photograph of Dolores Elizarraraz of the International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union (ILGWU) speaking to Congress regarding workers threatened by garment, textile, and shoe imports, Washington, D.C., July 25, 1987. From left to right: Rep. Charles A. Hayes (D-Ill.), Rep. Esteban Torres (D-Calif.), Elizarraraz, and her daughter Virginia Bishop. Cardboard cutouts of Elizarraraz went to all House members.
Provider:AFL-CIO News
Century:1901-2000
Place of origin – Continent:North America
Place of origin – Country:United States of America
Place of origin – Region:District of Columbia
Place of origin – Settlement:Washington
Temporal subject: 1981-1990
Topical subjects: Elizarraraz, Dolores
Bishop, Virginia
Hayes, Charles A., 1918-1997
Torres, Esteban E. (Esteban Edward), 1930-
Textile workers--Law and legislation
ArchivesUM location:AFL-CIO Photographic Prints
  • series 1.3
  • box 8
  • folder 12
  • accession RG96-001
Repository:General Collection
Browse terms:Civil Rights, Civic Engagement
Government, Law, Politics
Collection:Labor in America Collection
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