James P. Holland

James P. Holland (1865 - November 9, 1941) was president of the New York State Federation of Labor from 1916 to 1926.

Holland at Labor Day Parade September 11, 1913

Biography

He was a member of the Eccentric Firemen's Union of New York City. In 1913 he was the Grand Marshal of the New York City Labor Day Parade.[1] As president of the New York State Federation of Labor he succeeded Homer Call of the International Butcher Workmen's Union of Syracuse, New York. Holland remained president from 1916 to 1926. He was succeeded by John Sullivan of the Brewery, Cereal and Soft Drink Workers' Union of New York City.[2] He died on November 9, 1941 in New York City.[3]

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References

"Marching Line Much Smaller Than Expected, but Splendidly Organized". New York Times. September 2, 1913. Retrieved 2010-02-01. ... when Grand Marshal James P. Holland gave the command for the 1913 marchers to get under way.
"History of the New York State AFL/CIO" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-01-30.
"Former President of the State Federation, Elected for 11 Consecutive Terms, Dies". New York Times. November 10, 1941. Retrieved 2010-01-30. James P. Holland, former president of the New York State Federation of Labor, died yesterday, after a brief illness, at his home, 108-14 Washington Avenue, ...

Political offices
Preceded by Homer Call	President of the New York State Federation of Labor 1916-1926	Succeeded by John Sullivan (union)

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[1] "Marching Line Much Smaller Than Expected, but Splendidly Organized". New York Times. September 2, 1913. Retrieved 2010-02-01. ... when Grand Marshal James P. Holland gave the command for the 1913 marchers to get under way.

[holland-2] "History of the New York State AFL/CIO" (PDF). Retrieved 2010-01-30.

[3] "Former President of the State Federation, Elected for 11 Consecutive Terms, Dies". New York Times. November 10, 1941. Retrieved 2010-01-30. James P. Holland, former president of the New York State Federation of Labor, died yesterday, after a brief illness, at his home, 108-14 Washington Avenue, ...