I just got the book yesterday and have begun to digest the information. Listed are trade unions such as the Saddle and Harnessmakers and the Chicago Musical Society, accounts of a state branch of the AFL ( Alabama) where the entire executive board were in jail , probably for the crime of organizing. An address in 1889 dealing with the issues between the Knights of Labor and the AFL, a resolution in 1890 to petition the government for women's suffrage.
Christopher Evans attention to detail show in the record when he requests a new set of financial books for himself to start his term as secretary. a request is made to hire an office boy at a salary not to exceed $5 a week.
This is a great look back in time.
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Cheryl - I wish to thank you and your committee for the wonderful reception that we received at the plaque ceremony. My wife and daughter had a great time. My daughter wanted to come back the next weekend. We came with little expectations but came back with a lot of information and a renewed interest in coming back.
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