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Early Greek-American social and labor organization, padrone system, 1911-1970s

 File — Box: 8, Folder: 12

Scope and Contents

"The Greek Padrone System in the United States";

"The Smelting and Refining of Metalliferous Ores in Utah" and "Summary of Immigrant Labor in the Smelting and Refining Industry in the Western States";

Theodore Saloutos, "Causes and Patterns of Greek Emigration to the United States," 1970s. Discusses system, "labor czar" Leonidas G. Skliris.

Dates

  • 1911-1970s

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Extent

From the Collection: 6.75 Linear Feet (16 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

From the Collection: Greek, Modern (1453-)

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository

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