Street railroad strikes

Contains images documenting Philadelphia transit system strikes. The strike of 1944, based on the issue of race, led to a U.S. army takeover to break the strike. Includes views of army tents in Fairmount Park and portraits of soldiers enforcing transit operation by guarding cars and buildings, as...

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Corporate Author: Philadelphia Record
Language:English
Published: 1943-1946
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300 |a 86 photoprints : silver gelatin; 6 photoprints 11"x 17" or smaller 
500 |a Part of the Philadelphia Record Photograph Collection; for general information, see collection record. 
520 |a Contains images documenting Philadelphia transit system strikes. The strike of 1944, based on the issue of race, led to a U.S. army takeover to break the strike. Includes views of army tents in Fairmount Park and portraits of soldiers enforcing transit operation by guarding cars and buildings, as well as by riding trollies and subways. Shows meetings of the War Labor ABoard, ath army, and the union. Portrays jury members and the defense council during the grand jury investibation. Depicts results of the transportation tie-up, with commuters finding new ways to travel. Also depicts scenes from the 1946 wage strike, including images of officials at conferences, pickets, and commuters. Many images show workers voting to strike. 
561 |a Gift of the Philadelphia Record 
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