Berry, George Leonard, 1882-1948

Scope and Contents Series 1 is contained in nine document cases. The contents of the letters range from personal to administrative; there are memos and telegrams scattered throughout. The earliest files contain some correspondence of Edwin Perry, Green's predecessor as United Mineworkers of America (UMWA) secretary-treasurer. Note: the researcher should consult both the container synopsis that follows and the container synopsis in the Ohio microfilm inventory; while the two synopses generally...

Scope and Contents Series 5 contains general correspondence, similar in content to the correspondence found in Series 1 of the William Green papers (RG1-019). While the correspondence does not reflect AFL policy directly, it generally stems from Green's office and involves Green's position as federation president and the influence of the office. The letters concern appointments, assistance, general greetings, general information, etc. The bulk of the letters date between 1942 and 1949. Some of the individuals...