Cortez, Carlos, 1923-2005.

Gallery Announcement: The Industrial Workers of the World Graphic Materials and Artifacts

eclemens — Fri, 01 May 2020 11:58:44 -0400

In celebration of May Day, the Reuther Library is pleased to share a new image gallery: Industrial Workers of the World Graphic Materials and Artifacts. read more »

(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.

(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!"

(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.

(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.