Vintage 1930s Labor Union Memorabilia Lot - Charles F. Lange

Offered for sale is a unique, one-owner collection of labor union and association memorabilia dating from the mid-1930s. This lot belonged to Charles F. Lange of Brooklyn, New York, and provides a fascinating, tangible look into the industrial workforce and the rise of the organized labor movement during the Great Depression. This lot is perfect for a collector of labor history, ephemera, or industrial Americana. The Collection Includes: 1937 UAW Ship Receipt: A crisp, official member receipt from the International Union, United Automobile Workers of America (C.I.O. affiliated). 1935 United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America (UE) Membership Book: A standout piece in this collection. This small book is filled with dues stamps and, notably, features a collection of "Strike Contribution" stamps. These are highly sought after by labor historians and represent the volatile, active period of the union's formation. 1936 Utility Workers Local Union (IBEW) Membership Card: A well-preserved blue card issued to Charles F. Lange, affiliated with the American Federation of Labor. 1937 Brooklyn Edison Club Membership Card: Issued to Charles F. Lange, showing his residence at 1183 East 34th Street, Brooklyn. Brotherhood of Utility Employees of America Constitution Booklet: A vintage rulebook/constitution in excellent condition. Condition: The items are in very good to excellent vintage condition given their age (approximately 90 years old). The stamps in the UE dues book remain vibrant and largely intact. Please view all photos for the specific state of the edges, ink, and binding. This is a cohesive, historical archive that documents one man's career and union activity during a pivotal time in American economic history.