James P. Holland
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James P. Holland was president of the New York State Federation of Labor from 1916 to 1926.

Biography

He was a member of the Eccentric Firemen's Union of New York City
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. In 1913 he was the Grand Marshall of the New York City
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. 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
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. Holland remained president from 1916 to 1926. He was succeeded by John Sullivan (union) of the Brewery, Cereal and Soft Drink Workers' Union of New York City
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. He died on November 9, 1941 in New York City
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