Striking Garbage Collectors

Creator

Preview

Identifier

20059186

Description

No agreement has been reached between the garbage collectors and the city of Fort Worth, Texas. Some of the 150 collectors on strike are shown at the city garage, where they tied up 53 trucks. Attempting to settle the crowd, with their backs to the automobile, are Works Director Jones and Police Chief Dysart. Three police officers are also standing by. Director Jones is dressed in a white shirt and trousers. Chief Dysart is wearing a hat, white shirt, and striped trousers.

Archival Date

1945-08-17

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-1820

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

Rights

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License

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Subjects

Dysart, R. E. (Chief); Garbage Collectors; Garbage Collectors Strike; Garbage collecting; Strikes; Crowds; Automobiles; Fort Worth Police Department