Andy Neufeld Fonds
Andy Neufeld has authored books on the history of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union and the International Woodworkers of America.
The Andy Neufeld Fonds includes
● World War II information poster
● United Packinghouse Workers of America 1946 Convention book
● Biographical information on T.C. Douglas
● One photograph
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