Museum in a Suitcase, for learners of all ages, is designed to supplement Social Studies, Language Arts, Humanities, Visual and Performing Arts, Music and Drama, New Jersey  History, Conflict Resolution and Multiculturalism curricula.

It can be used for any age group to prepare for a visit to the museum.

The Suitcases contain artifacts from the museum's collection.

These portable exhibits enable students to learn about the history of the labor movement, comtemporary issues in the workplace and their roles as future workers. Student activism is promoted when considering child labor, sweatshops, low wages, unsafe conditions and inhumane treatment of workers.

Use of this program, Museum In A Suitcase, is a privilege of museum members. A $50.00 dues payment entitles you to a membership with the privilege of borrowing the suitcase(s) without further cost. A $20.00 dues payment allows the new member to borrow the suitcase(s) at an additional $5.00 rental fee for each of the kits.  Loans are for three-week periods and may be extended upon request and approval of the Museum.  For further information contact the museum at (973)-595-7953 or e-mail labormuseum@aol.com.

The Centennial Commemoration of the 1913 Paterson Silk Strike exhibit which was on view at the Museum through 2013 has been crated and is available for loan for display in your organization's facility.  It is composed of thirty-six framed black-and-white 8x10 inch photographs that tell the story of the people, places and events of this significant labor struggle.  For information about borrowing this exhibit, please contact the Museum by calling (973) 595-7953 or emailing labormuseum@aol.com.

This program was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.  Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.

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A History of the Photoengravers Union Local One: The Founding Local, 1894-1997

Contents:

Photographs

  • Charter Members of Local One, 1894
  • Presidents, Local One, 1894-1919
  • Newspaper Photoengraving Chapel, 1929
  • Local One Outing, 1935
  • Bowling League Beef-Steak, 1939
  • Testimonial Dinner for Edward White, 1947
  • Founding Convention, LPIU, 1964


Poster:

  • Engraving Tools, Edward C. Lyons, New York


Documents/Pamphlets/Books:

  • List of Photoengraving Companies
  • The Art and Technique of Photoengraving book
  • Newark Commercial Artists, Lo 28, Charter
  • Stock Certificate, 1929
  • 50 Anniversary Lo.1 1944 Dinner Journal
  • Local 1 , issued by GCIU, 1983 Charter
  • Union Local 1, 1904 Charter (facsimile)
  • Gp;den Anniversary, Lo.1 1894-1994, Book
  • Newspapaper Article (facsimile)


Photoengraving Tools/Products:

  • May is Salad Month, Proof Sheet, 1964
  • Engraving Tools
  • Engraver's apron
  • Moon Landing, 1969, Zinc Plate
  • Sanka Coffee, Copper Plate
  • New York Times Strike, 1962-63, Plate
  • Girl at a Window, Proof Sheet
  • Union Label Stamp


Miscellaneous:

  • Video: Process of Photoengraving, Horan Co.
  • Apprenticeship papers, 1952-59
  • Local 1 Dues Book, Constitution & By-Laws,
  • Official Label Directory, Group Insurance Plan,
  • List of Photoengraving and Gravure Plants,
  • Photoengraver's Sick Benefit Society Constitution
  • and By-laws and Contracts.
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