Finding aid available here. Materials provided by Special Collections and Archives at the University of Texas at Arlington.
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Suggested Sample Resolution
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A suggested sample resolution to be adopted by any organization.
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Midwest News Volume 6, Number 6
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A newspaper called Midwest News, published by the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America (A. W. C. A.).
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Farah, Union Announce End to 21-Month Strike
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
A newspaper cutout from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram about the end of the 21-month strike of Farah Manufacturing.
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TCC President Sees Atmosphere of Reconciliation in Farah Controversy
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
A newspaper cutout from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram about the TCC president optimism toward the Farah Manufacturing dispute.
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TCC Votes to Support Secret Election at Farah
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
A newspaper cutout from the Fort Worth Star Telegram about the Texas Conference of Churches voting to support a secret election to support Farah strikers.
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Church Delegates to Continue Farah Boycott
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
A newspaper cutout from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram about the continuing boycott against Farah by church delegates.
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Farah Claims Speech Before TCC "Rigged"
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Newspaper cutouts from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram about Willie Farah's comments toward the hearing with the Texas Conference of Churches being rigged against him.
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Farah Boycott Grows
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
An Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America (A. W. C. A.) newspaper article describing the growth of the Farah Boycott.
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Court Delays Ruling on Farah Appeal
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
A newspaper cutout from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram about the three-judge appeal court delaying a decision involving the Farah Boycott.
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Farah Manufacturing Will Appeal Decision Accusing Firm of Unfair Labor Practices
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
A newspaper cutout from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram about Farah Manufacturing appealing the court decision accusing the company of unfair labor practices.
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Leaflet to John D. Miller
AFL-CIO and Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A leaflet sent to John D. Miller, president of Sanger-Harris asking shoppers to not buy Farah slacks.
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NLRB Orders Farah To Rehire Strikers
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
A newspaper cutout from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram about the NLRB ordering the rehiring of fired Farah strikers.
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Texas AFL-CIO Officer's Report
AFL-CIO
A leaflet published by the Texas AFL-CIO, offering information on important dates during January, commentary on Willie Farah's comments toward union workers, and more.
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Farah Fact Sheet
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A fact sheet about the Farah Manufacturing Company.
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The Farah Strike News
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A Farah Strike News article with multiple articles about the ongoing events occurring during the strike.
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Concerning The Farah Strike
Texas Conference of Churches
A resolution adopted by the Assembly of Representatives of the Texas Conference of Churches on February 21, 1973.
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Farah Boycott List
AFL-CIO
A list of Farah Boycott activities, including picketing, union meetings, committees, and more.
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Agreement & Wage Schedule
United Packinghouse Workers of America
An agreements and wage schedule card for United Packinghouse Workers of America.
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Strike-Hacked Farah Agrees To Call Off the Dogs, Spies
A newspaper article cutout from an unknown newspaper from May 12, 1973 about Farah Manufacturing agreeing to call off guard dogs and the use of spies against employees.
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Farah Files Conspiracy Complaint
Austin American-statesman
A newspaper article cutout from the Austin American-statesman from September 6, 1973. The article discusses the filing a suit against seven stores for allegedly conspiring to keep Farah products off shelves.
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Farah Picketing Includes Joske's
The Daily Texas
A newspaper article cutout from The Daily Texas from September 7, 1973. The article discusses the ongoing strike including demonstrations at Joske's department store.
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Sample Letters
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
An orange sample letter to distributors and to Farah manufacturing.
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Farah, Union Locked in Struggle
The Dallas Morning News
An article from the November 26, 1972 issue of the Dallas Morning News about the Farah Strike.
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This & That
American Postal Workers union
A newsletter titled "This and That" by the American Postal Workers Union in association with the AFL-CIO, from June 1972.
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Farah Strike News June 1972
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A Farah Strike News article from June, 1972, highlighting the support from Senator Edward M. Kennedy toward the strike.
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Farah Price Tags
A paper showing examples of price tags belonging to Farah Slacks and their products selling under pseudonym
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Long Distance Telephone Call List
A list of names and numbers for a long distance telephone line call.
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Drawing & List of Names
A list of names and addresses for stores in different states, including a drawing on the back.
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City of Hartford Resolution
Court of Common Council
A resolution passed by the Court of Common Council in Hartford Connecticut.
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Transport Workers Union of America Resolution
Transport Workers Union of America
A resolution passed by the Transport Workers Union of America regarding the Farah Strike.
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El Paso Committee Draft
El Paso Committee for Fairness at Farah
A draft of a statement to be released by the El Paso Committee for Fairness at Farah.
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Farah Employee Sue Company
A press release about Farah employees suing the company for accounting and interest on withheld wages.
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Anti Farah Pamphlet
AFL-CIO and Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A pamphlet distributed by the National UAW Community Action Program urging the reader not to purchase Farah Pants.
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Viva La Huelga Number 31
AFL-CIO and Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A number 31 issue of Viva La Huelga issued by the A. W. C. A and the AFL-CIO.
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Viva La Huelga Number 29
AFL-CIO and Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A number 29 issue of Viva La Huelga issued by the A. W. C. A and the AFL-CIO.
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Viva La Huelga Number 30
AFL-CIO and Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A number 30 issue of Viva La Huelga issued by the A. W. C. A and the AFL-CIO.
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Viva La Huelga Number 27
AFL-CIO and Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A number 27 issue of Viva La Huelga issued by the A. W. C. A and the AFL-CIO.
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Viva La Huelga Number 25
AFL-CIO and Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A number 25 issue of Viva La Huelga issued by the A. W. C. A and the AFL-CIO.
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Viva La Huelga Number 26
AFL-CIO and Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A number 26 issue of Viva La Huelga issued by the A. W. C. A and the AFL-CIO.
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Viva La Huelga Number 24
AFL-CIO and Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A number 24 issue of Viva La Huelga issued by the A. W. C. A and the AFL-CIO.
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Viva La Huelga Number 22
AFL-CIO and Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A number 22 issue of Viva La Huelga issued by the A. W. C. A and the AFL-CIO.
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Viva La Huelga Number 23
AFL-CIO and Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A number 23 issue of Viva La Huelga issued by the A. W. C. A and the AFL-CIO.
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Viva La Huelga Number 21
AFL-CIO and Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A number 21 issue of Viva La Huelga issued by the A. W. C. A and the AFL-CIO.
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Viva La Huelga Number 19
AFL-CIO and Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A number 19 issue of Viva La Huelga issued by the A. W. C. A and the AFL-CIO.
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Viva La Huelga Number 20
AFL-CIO and Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A number 20 issue of Viva La Huelga issued by the A. W. C. A and the AFL-CIO.
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Viva La Huelga Number 16
AFL-CIO and Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A number 16 issue of Viva La Huelga issued by the A. W. C. A and the AFL-CIO.
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Viva La Huelga Number 14
AFL-CIO and Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A number 14 issue of Viva La Huelga issued by the A. W. C. A and the AFL-CIO.
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Viva La Huelga Number 15
AFL-CIO and Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A number 15 issue of Viva La Huelga issued by the A. W. C. A and the AFL-CIO.
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Viva La Huelga Number 9
AFL-CIO and Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A number 9 issue of Viva La Huelga issued by the A. W. C. A and the AFL-CIO.
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Letter & Envelope from Jose Gonzales
Jose Gonzales
A letter and envelope from Jose Gonzales to Emileo Molleda Jr.
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News from Texas UAW
Texas UAW
A press release from the Texas UAW about the UAW joining other area unionist in the boycott.
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E. D. Henderson Letter
E. D. Henderson
A letter from E. D. Henderson to Emilio Molleda regarding a meet with Bishop Lawrence P. Graves.
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Howard Samuel Talks
Howard Samuel
A transcript of a talk made by Howard Samuel at the UAW-CAP Walter and May Reuther Family Education Center in Black Lake, Michigan.
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Austin American-statesman Article
Mike Cochran
A newspaper article from the Austin American-statesman naming Farah Clothes as the target for A. W. C. A.
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Legal Summary
Del Mileski
A memo from Del Mileski attaching a legal summary of charges regarding the A. W. C. A case against Farah Manufacturing.
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Support Bulletin October 8, 1973
Farah Strike Headquarters
A bulletin from the San Antonio Farah Strike Headquarters giving information on the ongoing boycott.
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United States District Court Summons
Western District of Pennsylvania
A summons from the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania between the Plaintiff, Farah Manufacturing Company Incorporated, and the Defendant, Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America.
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Support Bulletin August 29, 1973
Farah Strike Headquarters
A bulletin from the San Antonio Farah Strike Headquarters giving information on the editorial process and asking for support in the boycott.
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Support Bulletin August 29, 1973
Farah Strike Headquarters
A bulletin from the San Antonio Farah Strike Headquarters asking for assistance in the Farah boycott by joining upcoming demonstrations.
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Mission: Justice
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A poster titled Mission: Justice asking for support for the Farah Strikers.
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Support Bulletin August 13, 1973
Farah Strike Headquarters
A bulletin from the San Antonio Farah Strike Headquarters asking for assistance in the Farah boycott by providing a list of stores and their information to call and urge the cancellation of Farah Slack sales.
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Texas AFL-CIO Newsletter
AFL-CIO
A Texas AFL-CIO newsletter highlighting the comments made by Willie Farah.
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A. W. C. A Union Label Campaign
Del Mileski
A memo from Del Mileski enclosing three attached documents with instructions for picketing.
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Help the Farah Strikers Week Leaflet
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A leaflet describing the needed items for the Farah Strikers.
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Trenton Area Farah Boycott Committee Announcement
Trenton Area Farah Boycott Commitee
A notice from the Trenton Area Farah Boycott Committee regarding the recent announcement that Jack Lang Men's Clothing has joined the boycott.
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Informational Picketing And/or Leafleting
A guide to how to respond to harassment by law enforcement while picketing.
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Attached Computer Print-out
Del Mileski
A memo from Del Mileski about contacting retailers to alert them that the boycott is over.
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Help the Farah Strikers Newsletter
Bette Craig
A Help the Farah Strikers newsletter distributed by coordinator Bette Craig
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Mailogram
Murray H. Finley and Jacob Sheinkman
A memo from Murray H. Finley and Jacob Sheinkman about a meeting between union and Farah representatives in which no agreement was reached.
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Help the Farah Strikers Week Memo
Del Mileski
A memo from Del Mileski with an attached press release and suggested letter of invitation.
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Letter from Howard D. Samuel
Howard D. Samuel
A letter from Howard D. Samuel about the Help the Farah Strikers Week.
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Worker Support Coalition Letter
Workers Support Coalition
A letter to Paul Thompson from members of the Workers Support Coalition
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Texas AFL-CIO Memo
Harry Hubbard
A memo from Harry Hubbard, President and Sherman Fricks, Secretary of the Treasury, extending an invitation to participate in an upcoming rally.
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Texas AFL-CIO Release
Texas AFL-CIO
A press release from the Texas AFL-CIO about Harry Hubbard attending an upcoming demonstration at the Six Flags Mall.
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List to Fill
Del Mileski
A memo from Del Mileski providing a list of categories for the reader to fill out.
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December Demonstrations
Emileo Molleda Jr.
A memo from Emileo Molleda Jr. about the upcoming December demonstrations at department stores in Texas.
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Council of Puerto Rican Organizations Incorporated Resolution
Council of Puerto Rican Organizations Incorporated
A resolution passed by the Council of Puerto Rican Organizations Incorporated regarding the Farah Strike.
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Trenton Area Farah Boycott Press Release
A press release from the Trenton Area Farah Boycott Commitee about the issuing of final demands to S. P. Dunham to stop business with Farah Manufacturing.
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Statement of Support
A statement of support marking an attach list of organizations in support of the Farah boycott.
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Map of Six Flags Mall
A hand drawn map of the protest location at the Sanger-Harris outlet store in the Six Flags Mall.
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Trenton Area Farah Boycott Commitee Letter
O. R. Lyons and John Giordano
A letter from Reverends O. R. Lyons, President of Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance, and John Giordano, President of the Trenton Association of Priests, sent to an unknown recipient.
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Public Relations Firm Hire
Emileo Molleda Jr.
A memo from ACWA Boycott Representative Emileo Molleda Jr. regarding the recent hiring of a Public Relations firm by the Farah Manufacturing Company and the schedule for the Sanger-Harris demonstration.
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News from Texas UAW
Texas UAW
A article from the News From Texas UAW newsletter detailing the announced support for the Farah Strikes by Texas UAW.
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Trenton Area Farah Boycott Commitee
Trenton Area Farah Boycott Commitee
A news release from the Trenton Area Farah Boycott Committee.
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Picket Signup Sheet
A signup sheet for the Sanger-Harris picket which includes several names and numbers.
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Sign Dimensions
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
A sketch of the intended dimensions of a picket sign.
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Instruction to Pickets
An instruction list for pickets detailing how to successfully participate in the picket line.
