Abstract

Papers, correspondence, documents, and subject files documenting Harry Bridges' personal life, his four decade presidency of the International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union (ILWU), his activities after retirement, and the honors accorded him after death.

Abstract Sound recording of interview with David Selvin conducted by Harvey Schwartz. Selvin's parents immigrated from Russia to Tooele, Utah in 1909, drawn by family ties to the Jewish agricultural community which had settled in the central part of that state. Selvin's father maintained a store in predominately Mormon township of Tooele and also served as a senator in the Utah state legislature. David moved to California to attend college, receiving his undergraduate degree in Commerce and Master's...