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Biography: John L. Lewis

Biography: John L. Lewis
Clip: 540835_1_1
Year Shot: 1940 (Estimated Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1845
Original Film: WPA 1908
HD: N/A
Location: United States
Timecode: 01:47:46 - 01:49:25

Biography of U.S. labor leader John L. Lewis.

Biography: John L. Lewis
Clip: 540835_1_2
Year Shot: 1940 (Estimated Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1845
Original Film: WPA 1908
HD: N/A
Location: United States
Timecode: 01:47:46 - 01:48:47

LSs Congress of Industrial Organization (CIO) convention, November 1940. CU John L. Lewis speaking to crowd: "And I say to you that whomever you elect as my successor, give to him your unwavering loyal support because without that support his efforts will be as nothing." Conventioneers offering standing ovation. MS John L. Lewis passing honorary gavel & CIO stewardship to former UMWA Vice-President Phillip Murray. John L Lewis & Phillip Murray shaking hands. Clothing Workers President Sidney Hillman standing in background. John L. Lewis smiling, smoking cigar.

Biography: John L. Lewis
Clip: 540835_1_3
Year Shot: 1940 (Estimated Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1845
Original Film: WPA 1908
HD: N/A
Location: United States
Timecode: 01:48:47 - 01:49:07

MS United Mine Workers of America President John L Lewis walking hallway with UMWA leader Thomas Kennedy and unidentified woman. Glass door "UMWA, John L. Lewis, President". Man opening door and entering office, camera in tow. John L Lewis seated in office.

Biography: John L. Lewis
Clip: 540835_1_4
Year Shot: 1940 (Estimated Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1845
Original Film: WPA 1908
HD: N/A
Location: United States
Timecode: 01:49:07 - 01:49:25

Kathryn Lewis (Catherine Lewis) talking with her father, John L. Lewis.