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John L. Lewis leaving District Court after being found guilty of criminal and civil contempt of court

99-716
Accession Number
99-716
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 350298793
Keywords
Courthouses
Labor leaders
HST Keywords
United Mine Workers
People Pictured
Lewis, John Llewellyn, 1880-1969
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Harris & Ewing

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Description
John L. Lewis, head of the United Mine Workers, leaving District Court after he was found guilty of criminal and civil contempt of court for failing to end the recent coal strike. Lewis was directed to appear before Judge Goldsborough for sentencing. From: Beth Gore
Date(s)
April 19, 1948