SummaryImage represented is one of a related set (WORK 0690, WORK 0689, WORK 0692), some of which may also be described in this new record; Four views of longshoremen demonstrating for and against competing union factions. 0689 shows worker amid crowd with back to camera and placard reading, "Cacciate via Anastasia!"; 0690 shows three workers standing together with placards reading, "Throw Anastasia out!"; 0692 shows anti-Anastasia worker crouching in front of Anthony Anastasia (sometimes spelled Anastasio) and his followers; 1108 shows workers with anti-Anastasia placards holding up sign reading, "Vote the Longshoremens choice." Caption: "Electioneering dock style: A. F. L. longshoremen, left, gets into the I. L. A.'s act in early demonstration near Prospect Hall. Standing behind the I. L. A. banner are Patrick J. (Packy) Connolly, right, executive vice president of the old union, and Anthony Anastasia, the top I. L. A. figure in Brooklyn, is at his side."
NoteTitle from caption on verso of 0692. On verso: date stamped: Dec. 23, 1953; Brooklyn Eagle stamp; "Eagle photo by Lambert." Grease pencil cropping marks.
SubjectInternational Longshoremen's Association ; Stevedores -- New York (State) -- New York ; Labor unions -- Elections -- New York (State) -- New York
Cite AsBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
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