Title
Sewell L. Avery
Subject
Avery, Sewell L. (Sewell Lee), 1873-1960
Illinois--Chicago
Businessmen
United States Gypsum Co.
Montgomery Ward
Pearson, Harold L.
United States. District Courts
United States. Army
Labor Unions
Strikes and Lockouts
Description
Sewell L. Avery was a businessman in Chicago, president of the United States Gypsum Company, 1905-1936, and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Montgomery Ward & Co. Avery's refusal to settle a labor dispute during World War II led to the federal government seizure of Montgomery Ward & Co. on the grounds of endangering the delivery of essential goods to the war effort.
On verso: "Avery Leaves Courtroom; Board Chairman Sewell L. Avery (left) leaves the U.S. District courtroom in Chicago, Ill., Jan. 8, after a hearing on a government petition for an injunction to restrain Montgomery Ward & Co. officials from interfering with Army operation of seized properties. Following Avery from the courtroom is Vice President and Treasurer Harold L. Pearson (right)."
On verso: "Avery Leaves Courtroom; Board Chairman Sewell L. Avery (left) leaves the U.S. District courtroom in Chicago, Ill., Jan. 8, after a hearing on a government petition for an injunction to restrain Montgomery Ward & Co. officials from interfering with Army operation of seized properties. Following Avery from the courtroom is Vice President and Treasurer Harold L. Pearson (right)."
Creator
Associated Press
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1945-01-08
Format
jpg
Language
eng
Identifier
401120
Minneapolis Public Library Collection
Original Format
commercial print
b&w
1
Physical Dimensions
18 x 23 cm