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Create a Poem of the 1913 Paterson Silk Strike

Event Date/Time

Jan 22, 2013 to Apr 1, 2013
1:00 pm until 5:00 pm

Description

Create a Poem of the 1913 Paterson Silk Strike

The American Labor Museum invites students grades 3-12 to share their creative talent and unique ideas by writing a poem about the historic figures and events of the 1913 Paterson Silk Strike and the significance that it has 100 years later. Selected students' poems will appear in a poetry book, printed in commemoration of the centennial of the strike. Poems and registration forms must be received by the museum by April 1, 2013. The poetry book will be unveiled at a reception at the museum for student poets and their families on May 1, 2013.

Cost free
Location

American Labor Museum/Botto House National Landmark
83 Norwood Street
Haledon, NJ
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Additional Information
SponsorAmerican Labor Museum/Botto House National Landmark
Phone973-595-7953
Contact nameAngelica Santomauro
Contact emaillabormuseum@aol.com
Websitehttp://www.labormuseum.net
Ages: ages 8-18
Admission: Registration required
County: Passaic
W-O (in-house use only): Yes
OTS (in-house use only): No

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