Authors

Mary Messenger

Interviewer

Frances Hensley & Barbara Matz

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This interview is one of a series conducted concerning Labor union women. At the time of the interview, Mary Messenger was with the American Federation of Teachers, Local 4029, and Fanny Garrett was with the Communication Workers of America, Local 2011. They discuss: their work prior to joining the union and other unions they were a part of; their later work experiences (including in the clothing industry, Illinois Bell, and as a job steward); elections in the unions; co-workers and individuals such as Mike Snaggle, Homer Kincaid, & Dick Sams; grievances at the union(s); conferences they attended (including women's conferences for the Communication Workers of America); their families; and other topics.

Publication Date

1984

Identifier

OH64-428

Type

Text

Library of Congress Subjects

Messenger, Mary, -- Autobiography.
Garrett, Fannie, -- Autobiography.
Heck's Department Store.
Communication Workers of America.
UNITE HERE (Organization).

Comments

Interview is included in the Marshall University Oral History Collection. The index number is OH64-428.

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Oral History Interview: Mary Messenger & Fannie Garrett

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