Word: unionization
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Phases of Union Activity...
Election evening will be the product of the efforts of several branches of Union activity. When the Union was first organized in 1902 in its present building, the CRIMSON, the Dramatic Club and several literary societies were all housed within its doors. Within the past few years, most of these organizations reached a stage of such size and financial stability that they were able to build their own structures for their various purposes. But many activities at the Union remain...
Foremost among these is the club activities of the Union itself Under the direction of the Governing Board the Union has pursued two general policies. The Union occupies a central place in University life. Moreover it attracts to its membership a large number of men who do not plan to use the Union regulariy as a place to eat. To satisfy this large group, nearly all University receptions are held in the Union; prominent speakers, political, religious., dramatic and literary, are our guests; many dances are given throughout the year...
...sharp contrast to the interests of this large group who use the Union only occasionally are the interests of that increasing number of men who use the Union's restaurant. These men, numbering over five hundred, seek a club life which the Governing Board attempts to satisfy. Toward this end a pool and billiard room is maintained which is equalled by none in the Square. Under the direction of a professional billiardist excellent instruction free of charge is given. The charge for playing is lower than elsewhere in the Square...
...English language and most of the fine works of the French. New books are purchased out of a large special fund, and for the benefit of members, suggestions as to what books shall be purchased are welcomed and, wherever possible, followed. Following the spirit of the library, the Union each year in the past, has run an essay contest in January with a $35 first prize...