Description
The nomination form is for a historical marker honoring John Nelson located in Erie, Pennsylvania. Nelson was a popular leader of United Electrical Workers Local 506. He was accused of being a communist in the McCarthy era, resulting in his being fired from General Electric. The form overviews the historical significance of Nelson, the proposed text for the marker, and biographical information.
Sponsorship
This Digital Object is provided in a collection that is included in POWER Library: Pennsylvania Photos and Documents, which is funded by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries of Pennsylvania/Pennsylvania Department of Education.
