Title: International Longshoremen’s & Warehousemen’s Union Collection Genre: Papers, Date: 1957-1982 Size: 2 linear feet, 2 storage boxes ID#: 1276 OCLC: ©Walter P. Reuther Library of Labor and Urban Affairs HEFA.01c.update |
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Scope & Contents
The International Longshoremen’s & Warehousemen’s Union (ILWU) Collection consists of newspaper clippings, magazine articles, pamphlets and other reference material on the career of Teamsters president Jimmy Hoffa. Born in 1914, Hoffa was elected vice-president of the Teamsters in 1953 and became president five years later. Hoffa remained president from 1958 until 1967, when he was convicted of jury tampering and mail fraud. Richard Nixon commuted his 13-year sentence in 1971, barring him from union activity until 1980. Hoffa disappeared in July of 1975, while seeking to regain control of the Teamsters.
Frank Fitzsimmons
International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, & Helpers of America
James R. Hoffa
Robert F. Kennedy
1-1 thru 11 Teamsters, James R. Hoffa; articles, 1957-63
2-1 thru 11 ; articles, 1963-82
2-12 ; biography, 1959-60
2-13 ;hearing transcript, Racket control of New York City Teamster Locals, 1961 Jan 24
2-14 thru 15 ; articles, court cases, 1962-65