Scope and Contents This collection includes a program and news release for the dedication of an Ohio Historical Society marker commemorating the founding of the American Federation of Labor in Columbus, Ohio. Also included are speeches from the event by Milan Marsh, President of the Ohio AFL-CIO and Gary Ness, Director of the Ohio Historical Society. The collection also includes a proclamation signed by Governor Richard F. Celeste and attested by secretary of state Sherrod Brown in honor of the dedication.

Scope and Contents This collection includes a press release, a program, and background information concerning the dedication of the Ohio Historical Society marker commemorating the United Mine Workers' founding in Columbus, Ohio. Also included are speeches by Richard Trumka, United Mine Workers International President; Jerry Binni, Secretary treasurer of United Mine Workers District 6; and Gary C. Ness, Director of the Ohio Historical Society.