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- This slightly yellowed paper envelope contained a 3-page letter and that was written by Malcolm J. McLeod who was the President of the Trades Council. The upper left corner is printed with the return address of the Detroit Street Railway Employees Association. The front of the envelope is entitled, "Condition of Labor Men of the City of Detroit," and is also signed and dated by Malcolm J. McLeod in the lower right corner. The back flap of the envelope is sealed with an irregularly-shaped blot of red wax.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- This "Working Card" was printed in black text on light red paper and was issued to Mr. J. V. Cunningham of Division No. 26, Located at Detroit. It shows the circular emblem of the Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employees of America in the upper left corner and indicated that the cardholder's dues of 50 cents were paid for the month of December, 1900. Handwritten text on the verso shows: "Detroit, Mich., Jan. 1st, 1901. Gentlemen, Please return this card to my nearest relation provided there may be any. wishing you all a Happy New Year. I remain yours respectfully, J. V. Cunningham 189 Maybury Ave."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
- Description:
- 3-page letter written by Malcolm J. McLeod, President of the Trades Council. It is printed in typewritten text that has been mimeographed onto slightly yellowed paper. The paper is printed with light blue lines and also shows the letterhead of the Detroit Street Railway Employees' Association in dark blue text across the top. The letter is dated "Jan. 1st 1901" and is signed in black ink by Malcolm J. McLeod. Several handwritten corrections have been made in black ink throughout the letter. The body of the letter discusses the trades union movement, typical wages rates, and working hours.
- Date Issued:
- 1901-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Anniversaries
