IWW Graphics Materials and Artifacts

(46030) Poster, 4-Hour Day Movement, Undated

eclemens — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:05:08 -0400

“4 Hour Work for 8 Hours Pay Puts More Workers on the Job Every Day!’ 16 x 22 inches. Woodcut on color paper.
Artist: Carlos Cortez.

(46052) IWW Songs, Concerts, 1984

eclemens — Fri, 01 May 2020 09:49:19 -0400

“To Fan the Flames: Songs of the IWW in Concert.” 8.5 x 12.75 inches. Linocut Print.
Artist: Carlos Cortez.

A poster promoting a concert of Wobbly Music, featuring: Utah Phillips, Fred Holstein, Marion Wade, Faith Petric, Mark Ross, Bob Bovee, Eric Glatz, Bruce Brackney, and Jeff Cahill. The event was held at Holsteins, 2464 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, Illinois on Friday August 31st-Saturday September 1st. The concert was held to commemorate the IWW's 80th anniversary.

(5451) IWW Beaded Banner, 1910s

eclemens — Fri, 15 May 2015 09:19:57 -0400

A hand-beaded IWW banner, made by an imprisoned IWW member who was convicted as a result of the Centralia Incident. The banner features the “sabo-tabby” and a shimmering gold and black IWW logo. The words "Education, Organization, Emancipation" are incorporated into the beadwork.

The exact date of the banner and the name of the prisoner is unknown. The banner was donated to the Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs by the IWW in the fall of 1996.

(46067) IWW Beaded Purse, 1910s

eclemens — Fri, 15 May 2015 10:15:55 -0400

A hand-beaded IWW purse, made by an imprisoned IWW member who was convicted as a result of the Centralia Incident. The the word “Solidarity” is woven into the beadwork and the piece features the IWW “sabo-tabby.” The interior of the purse is lined in a deep golden silk and has snap closures. One large black bead is missing from the handle.

The exact date of the purse and the name of the prisoner is unknown. The purse was donated to the Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs by the IWW in the fall of 1996.

(46038) Posters, Worker Solidarity, Undated

eclemens — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:52:08 -0400

“Look Around and About You and What Do You See but the Works of Fellow Humans.” 14 x 17 inches. Lithograph.
Artist: Uncredited
Produced by the Industrial Workers of the World

(46029) Lucy Parsons, Poster, 1986

eclemens — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 13:50:37 -0400

“Lucia Gonzalez de Parsons.” 23x36 inches. Linocut Print [in Spanish].
Artist: Carlos Cortez.

Translation: "Don't go on strike. Stay on the Job and take possession of the Work machines. If someone has to go hungry, let them be the Patrons!"

(46031) Posters, Workers Education Local 189, 1997

eclemens — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:18:43 -0400

“75th Anniversary Conference Workers Education Local 189, CWA.” 16 x 25 inches. Linocut Print.
Artist: Carlos Cortez

Poster for the 75th Anniversary Conference of the Workers Education Local 189, held November 7-9, 1997 in Detroit, Michigan. Includes a quote from A.J. Muste: "Worker' s Education builds a Labor Movement that is militant & committed to a new social order!"

(46032) Poster, Industrial Democracy, 1980s

eclemens — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:26:40 -0400

“Workers Should Organize Right For Industrial Democracy.” 11.25 x 17.5. Lithograph. Artist: Uncredited.

(46033) IWW Songs, Concerts, 1984

eclemens — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:29:04 -0400

“To Fan the Flames: Songs of the IWW in Concert.” 18.75 x 25.75 inches. Linocut Print.
Artist: Carlos Cortez.

(46035) Poster, Joe Hill, 1979

eclemens — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:33:16 -0400

“Joe Hill.” 22.75 x 34.5 inches. Linocut Print. [Partially in Swedish]
Artist: Carlos Cortez.

(46036) Posters, Anti-War Movement, Military Drafts, 1980s

eclemens — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:38:07 -0400

“Draftees of the World Unite!” 23 x 34.5 inches. Color Linoleum Cut on Paper.
Artist: Carlos Cortez

(46037) Posters, "Fat Cat" Bosses

eclemens — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:43:06 -0400

“There’s So Many of Us and So Few of Them.” 22.5 x 22.5 inches. Woodcut print.
Artist: Carlos Cortez

Poster shows a "fat cat" boss hoarding milk. In the background are other "worker" cats whose tails twitch in anticipation of direct action.

(46039) Posters, CNT, May Day Bash, 1987

eclemens — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:09:11 -0400

“May Day Bash Benefit for the IWW, CNT, and University YMCA.” 11 x 17. Lithograph.
Artist: Uncredited.

(46040) Posters, One Big Union Structure, Undated

eclemens — Fri, 01 May 2020 08:32:30 -0400

A poster showing the One Big Union structure, also known as Father Hagerty's Wheel. The drawing originates with IWW member Father Thomas J. Hagerty, who created it in 1905. The One Big Union Structure evolved as time progressed and objectives shifted. This is an example of a later copy.

(46041) Posters, Anti-War Movement, 1973

eclemens — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:03:25 -0400

“Untitled” 13.5 x 17 inches.
Artist: Uncredited.

Poster shows people, likely meant to represent Vietnamese citizens, being mistreated by American Soldiers. The background is an American flag. Pencil markings on the top, left corner read “N.Y. IWW Jan 1973. "

(46042) Posters, Concerts, Phillips, Undated

eclemens — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:59:53 -0400

“Utah Phillips in Concert.” 15 x 23 inches.
Artist: Uncredited.

A poster promoting a concert by Utah Phillips at the National Guard Armory, Location Unknown.

Printed by the Industrial Workers of the Word

(46043) Posters, "One Big Union" Auto Workers

eclemens — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:55:09 -0400

"Auto-Workers Join the One Big Union." 18x24 inches.
Artist: "SAM"
Produced for the Industrial Workers of the World.

(46044) Poster, Union Organizing, Worker Education, IWW Pamphlets, Undated

eclemens — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:15:11 -0400

“Education—Organization—Emancipation.” 11x17. Undated.
Artist: Uncredited.

An I.W.W. organizer leads men labeled as the Socialist Party (who carries a volume called "Politics"), Communists, Craft Unionism, and Sky Party towards Industry, compelling them to organize. The men reach towards the heavens. Note: The Sky Party representative appears to be wearing a halo.

Text reads: "Knowledge, like energy, is power only when it is put to work to get good results. All together, the working class knows how to make everything, how to do anything, how to create abundance, and the necessary conditions for happiness for us all. But to put that knowledge work requires organization. To get the full results that can come only from using all of it, requires organization as a class--the One Big Union.

Science is a knowledge organized. The I.W.W. i the working class organized--just the working class, with everybody from the coal miner to the chemist who figures out how to make a new flavoring extract out of coal, organized to use our brains for ourselves. And it spells emancipation and a new era of abundance and security.

To start the process takes scientific industrial union education--such as you spread when you get new readers for the I.W.W. periodicals and pamphlets, pass out I.W.W. leaflets, or put up I.W.W. stickers. Educate to organize, and organize to educate--that's the road ahead to freedom. That's where the I.W.W. is marching, and you are cordially asked to hop on the parade."

(46045) Posters, Pyramid of Capitalist System, Undated

eclemens — Fri, 01 May 2020 08:40:13 -0400

A color poster of the Pyramid of Capitalism System, used to promote subscriptions to the "Industrial Worker." The original poster dates from 1911, this appears to be a later copy.

Issued by: Nedeljkovich, Brashick, and Kuharich.

(46046) Poster, Fred Thompson Memorial, Cortez, Phillips, Chicago, c. 1987

eclemens — Fri, 01 May 2020 08:51:00 -0400

A poster for a memorial meeting honoring Wobbly scholar and organizer Fred Thompson, likely from 1987. The meeting was held at the Sulzer Library in Chicago, and featured the following speakers: Arthur Weinberg, Joyce Kornbluh, Carlos Cortez, Penny Pixler, Robert Green, J. Quinn Brisben, Franklin Rosemont and others. Music was provided by Utah Phillips and the Grand Industrial Band.

The event was co-sponsored by the Chicago Branch of the IWW; the Charles H. Kerr Publishing Company; Left Court magazine; the Illinois Labor History Society; and Workers Education Local 189.

(46047) Cartoons, IWW, Mr. Block, Undated

eclemens — Fri, 01 May 2020 08:56:35 -0400

“Mr. Block: He Works in the Woods.” 11 x 14 inches.
Artist: Joe Hill.

Note: The original was published in 1912. This is a later reproduction.

(46048) Broadside, Poetry, Joe Hill, 1990

eclemens — Fri, 01 May 2020 10:04:53 -0400

“Joe Hill: A Long-Distance Call.” 10 x 14 inches.
Artist: Robert Green. Poem by Franklin Rosemont.

A broadside featuring the poem "Joe Hill: A Long-Distance Call," published as a commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the execution of Joe Hill.

(46053) Poster, Centralia Conspiracy, Fund Raisers, 1920s

eclemens — Fri, 01 May 2020 09:58:54 -0400

"Buried Alive by the Lumber Trust." 14 x 17 inches.

A fundraising poster by the Centralia Publicity Committee to bring assistance to the men jailed in Walla Walla Prison during the Centralia Incident, also known as the Centralia Tragedy. Poster features photographs of: Eugene Barnett, John Lamb, Loren Roberts, O.C. Bland, James McInterney, Ray Becker, Britt Smith, and Bert Bland.

(46054) Cover Art, Sheet Music, "The Rebel Girl"

eclemens — Fri, 01 May 2020 09:14:55 -0400

Cover of the sheet music for Joe Hill’s “The Rebel Girl.” Elizabeth Gurley Flynn is featured carrying a red banner for the I.W.W.

Illustration by Arthur Machia

(46055) Labor Theater, "Wobblies" Haywood

eclemens — Fri, 01 May 2020 09:05:14 -0400

"THE IWW IS COMING! JOIN THE WOBBLIES" 11 x 17 inches. 1976.
Artist: Uncredited.

A poster advertising the play by Stewart Bird and Peter Robilatta at the Hudson Guild Theater, from the mid-1970s.

(46056) Posters, CNT, Meetings, Mesa, 1978

eclemens — Fri, 01 May 2020 09:08:35 -0400

“CNT. Miguel Mesa of the Spanish Confederation Nacional Del Trabajo will be Speaking on the Labor Situation on Post-Franco Spain at The Farm.” 10.5 x 16 inches.
Artist: Uncredited.

A handmade poster promoting a speaking event by Miguel Mesa at The Farm, located at 1499 Potrero Avenue, San Francisco, California.

(46057) Broadside, Carlos Tresca, Memorial Meeting, 1948

eclemens — Fri, 01 May 2020 10:11:45 -0400

"Carlos Tresca Memorial Meeting," Broadside.

A broadside promoting a memorial meeting for Carlos Tresca, an early organizer for the IWW who was murdered in 1943. The meeting was held at the scene of his death, the corner of Fifth Avenue and 15th Street in New York City on January 10, 1948.

(46058) Tresca, Murder, Police Memo, 1943

eclemens — Fri, 01 May 2020 10:15:54 -0400

Memo from the Police Department of the City of New York that offers a 1,000 reward for information wanted in connection to the murder of Carlos Tresca, an early IWW organizer.

(46059) Sheet Music, "The Advancing Proletaire"

eclemens — Fri, 01 May 2020 10:25:14 -0400

Cover art for sheet music: "The Advancing Proletaire."
Published by International Song Publishers, 204 Noth Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois.

(46060) Sheet Music, "Songs of Separation"

eclemens — Fri, 01 May 2020 10:22:24 -0400

Cover art for sheet music: Songs of Separation," by Ralph Chaplin
Artist: R.I. Liebich
Published by the Industrial Workers of the World

Artwork features a mother and child rocking sadly in a chair as a man sits in prison.

(46061) Printing Block, IWW, 6-Hour Work Day

eclemens — Fri, 01 May 2020 10:33:40 -0400

A copper printing block, likely used for printing paper stickers.

Text reads: "Take it! 6 Hours a day--5 Days a Week--In all the industries there is a class war. Don't be a slacker. This is your fight. Join the One Big Union."

(46062) IWW Mourning Ribbon, Undated

eclemens — Fri, 01 May 2020 10:38:56 -0400

A dual-sided silk ribbon from the Industrial Workers of the World Department of Mining. This side is a mourning ribbon and would have been worn in memorial of a fallen member.

Note: The reverse side is image 46063.

(46063) IWW Ribbon; Mining Department

eclemens — Fri, 01 May 2020 10:43:13 -0400

A dual-sided silk ribbon from the Industrial Workers of the World Department of Mining.

Note: The reverse side is documented in image 46062.

(46064) Artifacts, Wooden Shoe, Sabotage

eclemens — Fri, 01 May 2020 10:48:33 -0400

A hand-carved wooden shoe, a symbol for industrial sabotage.

Note: Remnants of paint or stain indicate that this was once red in color. A hole in the left side indicates that it may have been displayed on a nail.

(46065) IWW Ballot Box

eclemens — Fri, 01 May 2020 10:54:52 -0400

A cigar box ballot box used by an IWW local for elections.

Artifact originated from Industrial Workers of the World Records, Part II.

(46066) Wooden IWW Calendar, Undated

eclemens — Fri, 01 May 2020 11:00:12 -0400

A hand-carved wooden stand made to hold a paper calendar.

(46068) Poster IWW Organizing, Ku Klux Klan, 1920s

eclemens — Fri, 01 May 2020 09:30:02 -0400

"Protect yourself, the Ku-Klux-Klan is Anti-Jew, Anti-Negro, Anti-Catholic, Anti-Foreigner and Anti-Labor." 24 x 36 inches.
Artist: Uncredited.

Note: The original poster is torn. The image you see has been digitally repaired.