Letter from factory at Donnelly Garment Company. Reece describes steady work and the ways in which the Donnelly Garment Company and Nell Donnelly Reed helped her family through difficult financial struggles. Reece also expressed her belief that the wages she earns are higher than at other factories.
Letter by a factory worker describing her antipathy to the International Ladies Garment Workers' Union and its efforts to organize the Donnelly Garment Company. Davis criticizes the union and its president, David Dubinsky while also listing the characteristics of employment she values at the Donnelly Garment Company.
Letter by factory worker expressing satisfaction with her employment at the Donnelly Garment Company, including health insurance. Brown does not favor any outside union that might organize the the Donnelly Garment Company.
Letter by factory worker expressing her belief that the workers at the Donnelly Garment Company do not need an outside union and that the workers could find a capable leader from within the organization to represent their interests.
Letter by factory worker distinguishing the Donnelly Garment Company from a sweat shop and expressing her gratitude to her employer, Nell Donnelly Reed
Letter by factory worker who identifies herself as a long-term employee of the Donnelly Garment who had work through the Great Depression. Hamel is satisfied with her wages and working conditions.
Letter by factory worker describing her 15 years of employment at the Donnelly Garment Company and her satisfaction with wages and working conditions. Allen has used her wages to advance the education of two sons and care for her aging mother.
Letter by factory worker expressing appreciation to Nell Donnelly Reed and the Donnelly Garment Company. The worker describes her work history in other garment factories and notes that the working conditions at the Donnelly Garment Company are much better.