Battle of Homestead Foundation - Charles McCollester Collection

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About This Collection

The Charles McCollester Collection contains both physical items and textual items spanning from 1877 to 2018 with an emphasis on the 1980's into the 2000's. The collection's subjects vary from Pittsburgh steel and union history, the founding of the Battle of Homestead Foundation, Monsignor Rice, and Pennsylvania historical markers. Though the collection focuses primarily on the state of Pennsylvania, much of the collection has national significance as well.

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1909 McKee's Rocks Strike Historical Marker Nomination Form

Labor History

The following form is a nomination for a historical marker to commemorate the 1909 McKee's Rocks Strike. The strike, undergone by immigrant worker, was against the Pressed Steel Car Company. Animosity between strikers, replacement laborers, and the state police caused a Riot in August of 1909 resulting in 11 deaths. The form outlines the history of the event, the biographical data, the location, and the marker itself.

The 1919 Steel Strike 75th Anniversary Commemoration Article

Labor History

The article, written by Dr. Charles McCollester, details the labor history of Pittsburgh region. The article dives into the details of the 1919 Steel Strike, as well as its impact still in 1994.

The 1922 Railway Shopman's Strike Historical Marker Dedication

Labor History

The following is a program for the dedication of the 1922 Railway Shopman's Strike Historical Marker held by the Pennsylvania Labor History Society, the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, and the Blair Bedford Central Labor Council. The event was held on Friday, September 10, 2010 at 10:30 am.

2007 Conference for The Pennsylvania Labor History Society Poster

Labor History

This poster advertises the 2007 conference of The Pennsylvania Labor History Society commemorating the Cotton Mill Striker of the 1840s and honoring Crystal Eastman, workplace safety pioneer. The event was held in Old Allegheny, Pittsburgh, PA on Friday, September 28 and Saturday, September 29, 2007.

2011 Marker Panel Summaries for the Kennedy-Nixon Taft-Hartley Debate marker

Labor History

The document summarizes the information pertaining to the Kennedy-Nixon Taft-Hartley Debate historical marker. It includes the nomination information, the location, and the process of the marker build.

25th Annual Labor-Management Conference 2006 Pamphlet

Labor History

The brochure for the 25th annual Labor-Management conference in 2006 details the programs held at the conference in Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

50th Anniversary Celebration of the Ordination of Monsignor Charles Owen Rice Invitation

Pittsburgh History, Catholic Priest

This is an invitation to the 50th anniversary celebration of the ordination of Monsignor Charles Owen Rice. The event was held in Pittsburgh on Sunday, June 24, 1984. The mass was held at St. Anne Church in Castle Shannon at 2 pm and the reception was held at the Churchill Country Club at 4:30 PM.

The Allegheny Cotton Mill Strikes Historical Marker Nomination Form

Labor History

This form covers the nomination for a historical marker identifying the Allegheny Cotton Mill Strikes of 1845 and 1848 held by thousands of women in the Pittsburgh North Side that contributed to the passage of the first state legislation restricting the hours of work and child labor in Pennsylvania.

Apprenticeship Member Survey

Labor History

This document outlines the total number of labor apprenticeships held from the years 2004 to 2008. The survey breaks down the members by minority and gender. The percentages are given for total minority excluding non-minority female and for total minority including female.

Battle of Homestead Foundation: 2010 Summer Schedule

Battle of Homestead Foundation

Summer 2010 program schedule to be held at the Pump House. Events vary from film showings, book signings, poetry readings and more.

Battle of Homestead Foundation 2011 Programs

Battle of Homestead Foundation

The spring, summer, and fall programs given by the Battle of Homestead Foundation at the Pump House in 2011. Programs include movies, book talks, and discussions.

Battle of Homestead Foundation: A Brief History

Battle of Homestead

Description of the founding of the Battle of Homestead Foundation beginning in the late 1980s Spotlighting labor history in the Pittsburgh region

Battle of Homestead Foundation Annual Members Meeting Minutes 2015

Battle of Homestead Foundation

This document covers the meeting minutes of the Battle of Homestead Foundation's annual meeting on November 17th, 2015.

Battle of Homestead Foundation Articles of Incorporation

Battle of Homestead

Founding of the Battle of Homestead Foundation Articles of Incorporation Creating a Non-Profit

Battle of Homestead Foundation Bernie Kleiman Lecture Program 2013

Labor History, Battle of Homestead Foundation

This program is for the Battle of Homestead Foundation's Bernie Kleiman Lecture in which Charles McCollester was the featured lecturer. The program houses event details, artwork, and advertisements.

Battle of Homestead Foundation Book Project Committee Press

Battle of Homestead Foundation

The press release given by the Battle of Homestead Foundation details the creation of a book project committee with the goal of providing publications of relevant labor history under the title of The Battle of Homestead Press. The release references the following books: The Point of Pittsburgh by Charles McCollester, Work Accidents and the Law by Crystal Eastman, and McKeesport by John Hoerr.