Joe Hill's involvement in the early labor movement, Eselius House and his song book
Scope and Contents
The photographs document Joe Hill's involvement in the early labor movement and the effect on the labor movement after he was put to death in Utah in 1915. Notably, the Eselius house where Mr. Hill was living at the time of his arrest. A photographic reproduction of The Joe Hill Songbook which included written work by Joe Hill and other authors inspired by Joe Hill. The collection also includes photographs of folk singer Faith Petric. The photographs are recent reproductions from the original negatives.
Dates
- Creation: 1915-1990s
Creator
- From the Collection: Sillito, John R. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.
Extent
From the Collection: 53 Photographic Prints
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu