Correspondence, 1985 a) HRB to Tas Bull (Waterside Workers Federation, Australia), 1/8: reminisces about his 1967 trip and their discussion of the M&M Agreement. Reflects on change in opposition, then and now. b) HRB to Esther Palozzi, 5/19: criticizes Dave Jenkins, offers basis of his animosity, he uses labor movement and the ILWU for his own personal gain. c) HRB to Virginia Quill, 5/31: described his relationship with Mike Quill, founding president of the Transport Workers Union of America. d) HRB to Herb Caen, 6/19: thanks him for writing article on Benny Goodman, one of his favorite bands that he used to dance to. e) Virginia Quill to HRB, 6/14: writes biography of Mike Quill; pays tribute to HRB and colleagues, “Last of the giants who made America great.” (HRB responded, 8/20) , 1985
Scope and Contents
This series holds special trust agreements to supplement the retiring officers’ industry pensions; resolutions on emeritus status, “good wishes” letters, honors, and newspaper clippings on the retirement of HRB, Louis Goldblatt and William H. Chester. Materials on HRB’s activities after retirement are in Sub-Series 1 and 2.
Sub-Series 1 - General Correspondence: personal letters to and from HRB organized chronologically, 1977 - 1990
Sub-Series 2 - Subject Files: documents HRB’s activities during 13 years of retirement: organizational ties with peace organization, senior groups as well as his travels.
Dates
- 1985
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
From the Series: 1.52 Cubic Feet (3.3 legal document boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Bridges, Harry, 1901-1990 (Person)
- From the Collection: International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Labor Archives and Research Center Repository
San Francisco State University
J. Paul Leonard Library, Room 460
1630 Holloway Ave
San Francisco 94132-1722 USA
(415) 405-5549
specialcollections@sfsu.edu