Last Commencement for National Labor College (MD) #2

Kevin James Shay, writer for Maryland's Gazette.net notes the last commencement this past week at the National Labor College.  You can see an earlier blog from November covering the decision to close the Silver Springs, Maryland institution.

National Labor College (MD)

Ry Rivard authored an article on November 14, 2013 exploring the announced closure of National Labor College.  The institution was founded in 1969 and was dedicated as the George Meany Labor Studies Center in 1974.  The name was changed in 1997 to National Labor College.  The name was again changed in 2000 to George Meany Labor Studies Center-the National Labor College and then to National Labor College-George Meany Campus in 2004.

Another article, "National Labor College to close," in People's World, November 15, 2013, provides additional details.

An article, "A Campus Built by Labor is Going on the Block," by Eugene L. Meyer appeared in the July 31, 2012 New York Times.

Portland (OR) Labor College

Gerhard Flood's History and Educational Program of the Portland Labor College provides extensive details relating to the founding and operation of the institution. The document also includes information on the courses offered and the faculty. Portland Labor College offered courses from 1921-1929.