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  • Home-School Projects
  • In Remembrance
  • Silk Walk
  • Permanent Exhibit
    • 1913 Strike Gallery
    • Period Rooms
    • Old World Gardens
    • Collection Highlights
  • Changing Exhibits
    • Current Exhibit
    • Upcoming Exhibits
  • Traveling Exhibits
  • Free Public Library
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Home /  What We Offer /  Permanent Exhibit /  1913 Strike Gallery

1913 Strike Gallery

  • The 1913 Paterson Silk Strike began in the Doherty Mill in January of 1913 when weavers’ loom assignments were increased from two to four machines.
  • Weavers and other mill workers labored 55-hour work weeks in dangerous conditions. An eight-hour workday became the main demand of the strikers.
  • Dyers' helpers and other operatives joined the strike and, Paterson's nearly 300 silk mills were quiet by the end of February of 1913.
  • There was mass picketing. The solidarity of the workers was unprecedented.
  • The Paterson workers called on the radical union, the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) to assist them in their struggle.
  • By the spring of 1913, the Paterson police had arrested many strikers and closed the workers' Paterson meeting halls. Only in Haledon could the workers meet to exchange news.
  • Meetings lead by IWW organizer Elizabeth Gurley Flynn (seated at right) continued through the spring of 1913 at the Haledon home of Pietro and Maria Botto.
  • 1913 strike meeting at Botto House
  • In March 1913, Valentino Modestino was on his porch with his infant daughter, when he was shot and killed by one of the O'Brine detectives, who had fired their guns on a group of strikers. No one was ever charged with the murder of Valentino Modestino.
  • A group of strikers posing for a picture. In many cases strikers were jailed for picketing.
  • In the early part of the 20th century, women would work in the mills. They worked long hours for little pay
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  • What We Offer
    • Home-School Projects
    • In Remembrance
    • Silk Walk
    • Permanent Exhibit
      • 1913 Strike Gallery
      • Period Rooms
      • Old World Gardens
      • Collection Highlights
    • Changing Exhibits
      • Current Exhibit
      • Upcoming Exhibits
    • Traveling Exhibits
    • Free Public Library
    • Facility Rental
    • Volunteer and Internship Opportunities
    • Become a Member
  • Educational Programs
    • The 1913 Paterson Silk Strike The Children's Story book & lesson plans
    • Guided Tours
    • Field Trips
    • Classes
      • Distance Learning & Videoconferencing
      • Saturday Labor Arts
      • Other
    • Scouting Programs & Projects
    • Museum-in-a-Suitcase
  • Events
    • Events Calendar
    • Annual Special Events
      • Labor Day Parade
      • Sol Stetin Awards Gala
        • The 29th Annual Sol Stetin Awards Gala
          • Sol Stetin Awards Gala Registration
        • Directions to The Tides
      • Teachers' Workshop
      • Sol Stetin Golf Outing
      • Silk Walk Reception
  • News
    • Press Releases
    • Annual Reports
  • Store
    • Apparel
    • Souvenirs & Gifts
    • Posters
    • Books
      • Books for Kids
      • Books
  • Resources
    • Lesson Plans
    • Local Historic Sites
    • Links
  • Contact
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