Finding aid available here. Materials provided by Special Collections and Archives at the University of Texas at Arlington.
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Concerning Collective Bargaining
A resolution passed by an unknown organization concerning the collective bargaining for employees of the Farah Manufacturing Company.
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Support of the Farah Strikers
Interreligious Coalition of the New York Clergy
A memo from the Interreligious Coalition of the New York Clergy detailing the resolution passed in support of the Farah Strikers.
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African Methodist Episcopal Church Resolution
Harold I. Bearden
A resolution approved by the African Methodist Episcopal Church and signed by President of the Council of Bishops, Harold I. Bearden.
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Judicatory Appointments
Texas Conference of Churches.
A list of members of the Assembly of Representatives for the Texas Conference of Churches.
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Emergency Resolution
Hispanic Christian Churches Convention of Texas.
A resolution on the Farah Strikes endorsed by the Hispanic Christian Churches Convention of Texas.
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George A. Athanson Letter
George A. Athanson
A letter written by Mayor George A. Athanson to John J. Driscoll of the AFL-CIO.
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Help the Farah Strikers Newsletter
Bette Craig
A Help the Farah Strikers newsletter highlighting the contributions of different cities toward the boycott.
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Concerning The Farah Strike
Division of Church & Society
A resolution on the Farah Strikes adopted by the Assembly of the Texas Conference of Churches.
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Response of The El Paso Committee
El Paso Committee for Fairness at Farah
A response of the El Paso Committee for Fairness at Farah regarding the Farah Manufacturing pro-Farah pamphlet released by the company.
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Leaders in Social Justice and Action Meeting
Leaders in Social Justice and Action
Summary of the January 7, 1974 meeting of the Religious Leaders in Social Justice and Action on the Farah Strikes.
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Magistrate George G. Higgins Column
George G. Higgins
Magistrate George G. Higgins column about the Farah Strikes.
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Lawrence P. Graves Letter
Lawrence P. Graves
A letter written by Lawrence P. Graves, Bishop of Alexandria, on behalf of the A. W. C. A.
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Arthur B. Keys Letter to Dennis Sparks
Arthur B. Keys
Correspondence from Arthur B. Keys to Dennis Sparks.
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Progressive National Baptist Church of New Jersey Summary
Vernon Matthew and Edward Smith
A summary submitted by Reverends Vernon Matthew and Edward Smith.
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Council of Churches of Greater Trenton Statement
Council of Churches of Greater Trenton
A release from the Council of Churches asking their 60 member churches to attend the Farah Boycott Demonstration.
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Reverend Leo C. Byrne Statement
Leo C. Byrne
A statement from Reverend Leo C. Byrne, Archbishop Coadjutor of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
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Committee on Social Development and World Peace Resolution Pamphlet
Committee on Social Development and World Peace
A pamphlet from the Committee on Social Development and World Peace containing the resolution on Farah Manufacturing and A.W.C.A labor dispute.
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National Council of the Churches of Christ Resolution
National Council of the Churches of Christ
A pamphlet from the National Council of the Churches of Christ containing the resolution on Farah Manufacturing and A.W.C.A labor dispute.
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Connecticut Clergy & Concerned Citizen Statement
Connecticut Clergy and Concerned Citizen for Justice for Farah Workers
A statement from the Connecticut Clergy and Concerned Citizens for Justice for Farah Workers.
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National Baptist Convention
National Baptist Convention
A resolution passed by the National Baptist Convention regarding the Farah Strike.
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Del Mileski Memorandum
Del Mileski
A memo from Del Mileski concerning the nationwide search for support for the boycott.
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Missouri Annual Conference
Missouri Annual Conference
A resolution passed by the Missouri Annual Conference regarding the Farah Strike.
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Connecticut Clergy & Concerned Citizen List
Connecticut Clergy and Concerned Citizen for Justice for Farah Workers
A list of members of the Connecticut Clergy and Concerned Citizens for Justice for Farah Workers group.
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Sisters & Brothers
North Texas Conference
A leaflet from the North Texas Conference urging readers not to buy Farah slacks and support the boycott.
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Donald J. Bauer Letters
Donald J. Bauer
A collection of correspondence from Reverend Donald J. Bauer.
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Farah Strike Bulletin, No. 15
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
An issue of Farah Strike Bulletin highlighting the comments of Sidney M. Metzger, Bishop of El Paso.
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Farah Strike Bulletin, No. 19
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
An issue of Farah Strike Bulletin highlighting the conflict between Willie Farah and Sidney M. Metzger.
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Statement on Boycott & Strike
Sidney M. Metzger
A statement from Sidney M. Metzger, Bishop of El Paso, Texas regarding the Farah Strikes.
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Letter to Members of The TCC
Joseph J. Suarez
A letter from AFL-CIO national representative, Jospeh J. Suarez, asking for support for the Farah workers on strike.
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Weak Leaflet
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A "weak leaflet" about the Farah Strikes. An attached note says that it needs more "meat".
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Help the Farah Strikers Newsletter
Bette Craig
A Help the Farah Strikers newsletter highlighting the contributions of different cities toward the boycott.
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Farah Boycott Support
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A draft of a release concerning the new support for the Farah Boycott.
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Prepared Remarks of Willie Farah
William Farah
The prepared remarks of William Farah, mostly pushing against the national boycott of Farah Manufacturing.
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Consumer Picket Sign Text Sample
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A sample sign promoting the boycott on Farah Manufacturing.
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Note Changes
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A notice asking readers to not purchase Farah pants, including a note explaining the proposed changes on the document.
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Notice to Store Managers
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A notice to store managers regarding the strike on Farah Slacks.
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Organizer's Weekly Report
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A organizer's weekly report card with record keeping copy.
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Attention Shoppers
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America and AFL-CIO
A leaflet asking the reader not to purchase Farah slacks at Sanger-Harris. This copy of the leaflet is addressed to John D. Miller.
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Consumer Picket Sign Text Sample
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A sample sign promoting the boycott on Farah Manufacturing.
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Farah Strikers Awareness
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A document asking for support for the Help the Farah Strikers Week.
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Operations
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A memo announcing the Help the Farah Strikers Week is set for March 11-15 and the operations of the event.
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Target Cities
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A list of target cities for "Help the Farah Strikers" campaign.
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Help the Farah Strikers Summary
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A summary of the Farah Manufacturing strikes, now in its 20th month.
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A. W. C. A Memo
Murray H. Finley and Jacob Sheinkman
An A. W. C. A. letter from Murray H. Finley, General President, and Jacob Sheinkman, General Secretary-Treasurer, provided by Howard D. Samuel. The letter concerns the support from other organizations like the AFL-CIO, churches, the UAW, and others.
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Draft Release
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A draft of a release the 'Help Farah Workers' week still occurring on March 11-15.
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AFL-CIO Correspondence
George Meany
A letter from AFL-CIO president George Meany addressed to an unknown recipient asking to support the Farah strikes.
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A. C. W. A. Local & Store Comparative Report
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A report from Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America comparing stores in the state of Texas.
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Del Mileski Memorandum
Del Mileski
A memo from Del Mileski concerning a list of organizations and important people who have endorsed the Farah boycott.
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News From Texas UAW
International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America. Public Relations and Publications Department
A memo from the Public Relations and Publications Department of the United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America announcing "full support" of the Farah boycott.
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AFL-CIO Booklet
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations
A booklet called the Federationist, published by the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) and distributed by the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America.
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Office of The Mayor
Stanley J. Pac
Letter from New Britain, Connecticut mayor Stanley J. Pac endorsing the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America strike against Farah Manufacturing.
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Resolution Sample
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A suggested sample of the resolutions made by any organization willing to adopt it.
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United Labor Committee Memo
United Labor Committee for Justice
A memo from the United Labor Committee for Justice to Farah Workers about the upcoming Christmas Consumer Information Line at the Sanger Harris store in Arlington, Texas.
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Suggested Sample
Suggest sample of a resolution for the Farah strikes, to be sent to John D. Miller.
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ACWA News
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
An A. C. W. A. newsletter article about the establishment of a picket line at the Sanger Harris in the Six Flags Mall in Arlington, Texas.
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Picket Instructions
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Instructions for picketing during the Farah Strike campaign.
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Picket Memo
Del Mileski
Correspondence from Del Mileski enclosing three documents with reference to the proposed picketing activity.
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More Storage Space
Bette Craig
Correspondence from Bette Craig concerning the recent acquiring of storage space near the A. W. C. A. offices.
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Bette Craig Warehouse
Bette Craig
Correspondence from Bette Craig about the A. W. C A. acquiring a warehouse for use in receiving shipments of foods and goods for the Farah Workers.
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Thanks to Coordinators
Howard D. Samuel and Joyce D. Miller
Correspondence from Howard D. Samuel, vice president of Public Affairs, and Joyce D. Miller, Executive Assistant and Director of Social Services, expressing gratitude to the Help the Farah Workers Week coordinators. A form for goods shipment is also attached.
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Thanks to Emileo Molleda Jr.
Del Mileski and Pam Woywod
Correspondence from Del Mileski and Pam Woywod to Emileo Molleda Jr. thanking him for his efforts during the strikes.
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Continued Collection Efforts
Howard D. Samuel and Joyce D. Miller
Correspondence to the coordinators of the Help the Farah Strikers group from Howard D. Samuel, vice president of Public Affairs, and Joyce D. Miller, Executive Assistant and Director of Social Services, concerning the continuation of collections for the Farah Strikers, now called the Farah Workers.
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Help the Farah Strikers Goods
Bette Craig
Correspondence from Bette Craig concerning the deadline for the arrival of the Help the Farah Strikers goods on April 5th.
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End of Strike Memo
Howard D. Samuel and Joyce D. Miller
Correspondence to the coordinators of the Help the Farah Strikers group from Howard D. Samuel, vice president of Public Affairs, and Joyce D. Miller, Executive Assistant and Director of Social Services, about the end of the strike.
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Farah Striker Form
Howard D. Samuel and Joyce D. Miller
Correspondence from Howard D. Samuel, vice president of Public Affairs, and Joyce D. Miller, Executive Assistant and Director of Social Services, requesting that any future activities be specified in the attached form.
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Del Mileski & Emelio Molleda Letter
Del Mileski
Correspondence from Del Mileski to Emileo Molleda Jr. (Amilio) tasking him to monitor as assist the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth.
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Emelio Molleda Letter
Emileo Molleda Jr.
Correspondence from Emileo Molleda Jr. (Amilio) to Dallas County labor organizations announcing a new picketing demonstration.
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Rochester City Council Resolution
Rochester City Council
A resolution of the Rochester City council, unanimously passed on October 25, 1973.
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A. W. C. A Memo
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A memo distributed by the A. C. W. A informing readers that the alleged cancellation of the picket demonstrations were false, with an attached press release.
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United Labor Committee Memo
United Labor Committee for Justice
A memo from the United Labor Committee for Justice to Farah Workers concerning an upcoming mass demonstration.
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For Release: October 3,1973
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A pre-release paper discussing the outside support the strikes have gained.
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Memo from A. C. W. A.
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A memo from the A. C. W. A. about the two religious bodies that have passed resolutions in support of the strikes.
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P. M. Papers
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A pre-release paper discussing the suit of Farah Manufacturing by Farah Employees.
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Religion Newswriters Association Correspondence
William R. MacKaye and Richard N. Ostling
A letter to William F. Buckley Jr., Editor of the National Review, from William R. MacKaye, Washington Post Treasurer, and Richard N. Ostling, TIME Magazine Vice President.
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Religion Newswriters Association Correspondence
William R. MacKaye and Richard N. Ostling
A letter to John Cardinal Krol, President National Conference of Catholic Bishops, from William R. MacKaye, Washington Post Treasurer, and Richard N. Ostling, TIME Magazine Vice President.
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Labor Dispute Resolution
Committee on Social Development and World Peace
A resolution on the Farah Manufacturing Company and Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America labor dispute, adopted by the Committee on Social Development and World Peace.
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Correspondence From Arthur Keys
Arthur Keys
A letter from Arthur Keys to Amilio Molleda concerning the names of individuals who Amilio Molleda might find helpful.
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Del Mileski Memorandum
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America and Del Mileski
A memo from Del Mileski with correspondence from Farah Manufacturing to retailers attached.
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Correspondence From Barbara J. Justice
Barbara J. Justice
A letter from Barbara J. Justice to Amilio Molleda concerning new material for the boycott campaign.
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Del Mileski Memorandum
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America and Del Mileski
A memo from Del Mileski with sample letters advising groups and individuals of the settlement are attached.
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A.C.W.A Ruling
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A document dictating the ruling of the NLRB Administrative Law Judge Maloney ordering the rehiring of six fired workers following protests to prior firing. Document was provided by Del Mileski.
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Farah Fact Sheet
Farah Manufacturing Company
A fact sheet about the Farah Manufactuing Company and the strike.
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Farah Strike News, April 1974 Issue
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Farah Strike News issue from April 1974 celebrating the end of the 21 month strike.
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Newsletter Page
A single page from an unknown newsletter featuring two clippings. The first clipping is from the San Antonio Light, about damages sought from Farah. The second clipping is from The El Paso Herald Post, about the same lawsuit.
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Business Week 1973 Issue
Business Week
An issue of Business Week from June 2, 1973 highlighting the progress of the strike.
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Instructions to Pickets
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Printed instructions to picket lines regarding the strikes toward Farah Manufacturing.
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Outline of Presentation
Del Mileski and Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Memo from Del Mileski to all Farah staff with an attached Farah Manufacturing presentation outlining company expectations for the strike.
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Farah Strike News, June 1972 Issue
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Farah Strike News issue from June 1972 highlighting senator Edward M. Kennedy's support for the boycott.
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A.C.W.A Memo
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A memo distributed by the A. C. W. A informing readers of the nation-wide boycott of Farah products.
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Farah Strike News, May 1972 Issue
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A May, 1972 issue of a newsletter published by the A.C.W.A called Farah Strike News.
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Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America Directory
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A directory pamphlet for the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America (A.C.W.A)
