John L. Lewis
Title
John L. Lewis
Description
The picture shows famous labor activist John L. Lewis. Lewis would lead the UMW and would be the driving force behind the creation of the CIO. He was a powerful figure who was one of the most successful labor activists in American history.
Creator
Harris & Ewing
Source
Harris & Ewing photograph collection of the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division
Date
1938-1939
Contributor
Michael Weiss
Original Format
Photo
Files
Citation
Harris & Ewing, “John L. Lewis,” Philly Immigration, accessed October 22, 2026, https://www.phillyimmigration.nunncenter.net/items/show/386.