Group of students sleeping at a library table, ca. 1970s.
Historical Photograph Collection; Box 195; Folder 14 (Student Life - Miscellaneous, ca. 1960-1990s)
Crowd of students in front of Butler Library participating in the 1950 Soph-Frosh Rush.
Historical Photograph Collection; Box 199; Folder 32 (SASL-Traditions -Rushes-1950)
Tug of war for Soph-Frosh Rush taking place in front of Butler Library.
Historical Photograph Collection;Box 199; Folder 23 (SASL-Traditions - Rushes, n.d.)
Crowd standing in front of Butler Library after the completion of the Soph-Frosh Rush, ca. 1950.
18 May 1977 Commencement ceremony. Procession of University Trustees from Butler Library to Low Plaza.
Historical Photograph Collection;Box 190;Folder 10 (Events - Commencement - 1977)
Professor Larkin Farinrolt marches from Butler Library with the mace, in front of President Grayson Kirk, at the 1957 commencement ceremony.
Historical Photograph Collection;MS 189;Folder 13 (Events - Commencement - 1957)
View of Butler Library from Low Library entrance, during the 1957commencement.
Historical Photograph Collection;Box 189;Folder 13 (Events - Commencement - 1957)
1953 Columbia graduate, holding two children, having his picture taken after the ceremony is over.
Historical Photograph Collection;Box 189;Folder 9 (Events - Commencement - 1953)
Group photograph of the 1934 Craftsmanship Award winners with President Nicholas Murray Butler in front of South Hall (Butler Library).
Historical Photograph Collection; Box 185; Folder 27(Events - Awards - Craftsmanship Award, 1934)
President Nicholas Murray Butler handing out a Craftsmanship Award in front of South Hall (Butler Library), 1934.
Historical Photograph Collection; Box 185; Folder 27 (Events - Awards - Craftsmanship Award, 1934)
Students playing with a very large ball in front of Butler Library as part of the 1947 Soph-Frosh Rush.
Historical Photograph Collection;Box 199; Folder 29 (SASL-Traditions -Rushes-1947)
Photographs of the Members of the Jewish Labor Committee
David 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.
Letter from David Dubinsky to William Lonsdale Taylor
David Dubinsky served as president of one of the most powerful American unions, the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union, between 1932 and 1966. In this letter, he accepts a position on the International Labor Organization Committee.
Program for the Music Festival of Allied Nations, a charity concert that supported the Organization for Rehabilitation through Training (ORT).
Herbert Lehman buying benefit tickets from David Dubinsky
Lehman, Herbert H. (Herbert Henry), 1878-1963
Herbert H. Lehman (1878-1963) giving to David Dubinsky a check for tickets to the benefit of the Committee for Relief and Rehabilitation of Victims of Persecution in Europe. David Dubinsky served as treasurer of the Committee.
Letter from Herbert Lehman to David Dubinsky
United States. President (1945-1953 : Truman)
David Dubinsky played an important role in many election campaigns in general, and in Herbert H. Lehman’s campaigns in particular.
Letter from David Dubinsky to Herbert Lehman
Letter from Lehman to Dubinsky about Lehman's possible appointment to the United Nations Social and Economic Council.
Telegram from David Dubinsky to Herbert Lehman
Telegram from Dubinsky, on behalf of unions in New York City and area, asking then Governor Herbert Lehman to run for United States Senator.
Inscribed on verso: "150 W 96 St 9-G New York, NY 10025-6469" A distinguished translator from Russian and Yiddish, an active member of professional associations (American Translators Association, Authors Guild, Authors League of America, and PEN), a winner of numerous awards, and a devoted New Yorker, Mirra Ginsburg bridged three cultures: Russian, Yiddish, and American.
Group of emigrants from Russia in Libava, Latvia, waiting for visas to America
Mirra Ginsburg's father, Joseph Ginsburg (sitting 3rd from the left), among a group of emigrants from Russia in Libava, Latvia, waiting for visas for America.