Andrew Furuseth papers, 1874-2004

Andrew Furuseth papers, 1874-2004

P0102

1874-2004

Papers of a Norwegian-born labor leader and author of pamphlets and articles in professional and technical journals. Furuseth's constant agitation for improved status of seamen resulted in the passage of several laws, including La Follette's Seamen's Act of 1915. He was president of the International Seamen's Union of America, 1908-1938, and has been called the "Abraham Lincoln of the Sea."

0.4 cubic feet (1 archives box)

English

Reports

Correspondence

Congressional documents

Clippings

Pamphlets

Photographs

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