Nicole Wolensky and Robert Wolensky, Kenneth Wolensky. Fighting for the Union Label: The Women's Garment Industry and the ILGWU in Pennsylvania. University Park, PA: Penn State Press, 2002.
A history of women’s garment industry union that makes good use of oral histories.
Riesel, Victor. "Garment Workers Country Club" in Survey Graphic ., 388-391.September 1948.
This resource takes a rare look into the vacation rates at Unity House and the union welfare fund. Riesel also provides specific details of the resort's accommodations and amenities of the hotel and grounds.
Squeri, Lawrence. Better in the Poconos: The Story of Pennsylvania's Vacationland. University Park: The Pennsylvania State University Press, 2002.
Offering multiple perspectives, this book tells the story of the vacation experience in the Poconos from its beginnings in 1829 to the present. Particular emphasis rests on the author's observation that Pocono resorts have continually redefined themselves. This resource includes a wealth of historic photographs and first-hand recollections.
Wolensky, Kenneth. "Unity House: A Worker's Shangri-la." Pennsylvania Heritage 20:3 (Summer 1998): 21-29.
Wolensky, a Pennsylvania historian, uses his research and expertise to unveil the many amenities that awaited the ILGWU worker while on vacation at Unity House.
Wolensky, Kenneth C. and Robert P. Wolensky. "Born To Organize" in Pennsylvania Heritage Magazine ., 33-39.Summer 1999.
With fascinating details of Min Matheson's family background, work with the ILGWU and stance against the mob, this article tells a story of bravery and determination. Well-written and highly engaging.
As a quick reference tool, this site offers a condensed synopsis of key events that shaped ILGWU history from its founding in 1900 to 1995 when it joined with the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers' Union to form UNITE!
Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau, "History and Historical Highlights of the Poconos in Pennsylvania" http://www.800poconos.com/static/index.cfm?contentID=115
This site's "Historical Highlights" link proves beneficial for a condensed overview of Pocono history. From its settlement by Native Indian tribes to its early resort years, the link's information ultimately exposes elements that have shaped the contemporary vacation experience.
