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	United Mine Workers of America, Kentucky Delegation, and John L. Lewis Title United Mine Workers of America, Kentucky Delegation, and John L. Lewis Owning Institution Indiana Historical Society Item ID P0338_N_11X14_SERIESII_UNNUMBERED_001 Description The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) pose for a group photograph on Monument Circle. The union was established in 1890 and eight years later selected Indianapolis as the location for its national headquarters. The union held its annual conventions in Indianapolis until 1934. John L. Lewis, a prominent leader of the labor movement, stands in the front row, fifth from the right. Subject Lewis, John L. Labor unions Mine Workers of America Monument Circle (Indianapolis, Ind.) Clothing & dress Creator Bretzman Photography Studio Date 1927-02-01 Time Period 1920s (1920-1929) Geographic Location Indiana--Indianapolis Collection Name Bretzman Photography Studio Collection Collection Number P0338 Format of Original Photograph nitrate negative Digital Format JP2000 Notes Appears in Destination Indiana 9 Copyright Notice Digital Image © 2008 Indiana Historical Society. All Rights Reserved.
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