Exhibition: The Melting Pot: Russian Jewish New York
Item appears in the following exhibition pageThe Melting Pot: Russian Jewish New York: Case 2: Fighters: David Dubinsky Item Information Dublin CoreTitlePhotographs of the Members of the Jewish Labor Committee
SubjectGreen, William, 1870-1952
Dubinsky, David, 1892-1982
Lang, H. (Harry), 1888-
Jewish Labor Committee (U.S.)
DescriptionDavid Dubinsky (1892-1982), one of the most influential labor leaders of 20th century America. He managed to make his way to the United States in 1911 after escaping while in transit to exile in Siberia. He was being sent there by the Tsarist authorities for participation in the activities and strikes of the bakers' union. During his long political career, he held many high posts (being a prominent member of the Jewish Labor Committee was one of them), took part in the creation of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO), and was one of the founders of the American Labor Party and the Liberal Party of New York.
DateBetween 1934 and 1952
Languageeng
Additional Item MetadataProvenanceGift of Sapir family, 1990
MODSKey Date1934 1952
Type of Dateex
Form/Genrephotographs
Repository Namennc-rb
Language of Catalogingeng
Digital Originrd
CollectionBAR Boris Sapir Papers
Citation“Photographs of the Members of the Jewish Labor Committee,” Columbia University Libraries Online Exhibitions, accessed March 1, 2025, https://exhibitions.library.columbia.edu/exhibits/show/melting-pot/item/677. |