402 - George Skadding American-Washington/Florida (worked Mid 20th Century) Staff Photographer at Life Magazine Starting in 1944. Original Portrait Photograph of "John L. Lewis" John L. Lewis was John Llewellyn Lewis (1880-1969) American leader of organized labor who served as president of the United Mine Workers of America from 1920-1960. he was the driving force behind the founding of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO), which established the United Steel Workers of America and helped organize millions of other industrial workers in the 1930s. This Photograph was Taken February 1952 and Published by Life Magazine. Stamped Twice en Verso. Chips to Edges or else Good Condition. Measures 9 Inches by 7 Inches. Shipping $26.00 (estimate $100-$200)