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CIO Political Action Committee Labor and Education

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09640.027 Author/Creator: CIO Political Action Committee Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Pamphlet Date: 14 March 1944 Pagination: 14 p. ; 19.6 x 13 cm. Order a Copy

One pamphlet entitled, "Labor and Education," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. Focuses on education from the perspective of the labor movement, delving into elements that impact free public schools; board of education, curriculum and equal educational opportunities. Documents educators' salaries and textbook manufacturing costs. Also includes an insert from J. Raymond Walsh, director of Department of Education at CIO, advocating for free education.

Murray, Philip, 1886-1952
Walsh, J. Raymond, fl. 1944

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