Office of the President, 1890-1981
These scrapbooks and photo albums depict certain events that occurred during the presidencies of Samuel Gompers, George Meany, and Lane Kirkland.
Dates
- 1890-1981
Conditions Governing Access
The scrapbook in Subseries 1: Samuel Gompers is too fragile to handle. Researchers should request microfilm Reel 5 to view contents of scrapbook. Original scrapbooks in all other subseries are in good condition and can be requested.
Extent
6.00 Linear Feet
5 microfilms (5 microfilm reels) : Silver halide positive ; 35mm
Arrangement
The series is divided into three subseries and arranged chronologically by date: Subseries 1, Samuel Gompers, 1890-1911 & 1950; Subseries 2, George Meany, 1934-1970s; and Subseries 3, Lane Kirkland, 1981.
- Sub-Series 1
- Samuel Gompers
- Sub-Series 2
- George Meany
- Sub-Series 3
- Lane Kirkland
Existence and Location of Originals
Samuel Gompers scrapbook (on Reels 1-4) is available at the New York Public Library:
Samuel Gompers papers, 1884-1925
Existence and Location of Copies
The Samuel Gompers scrapbook at University of Maryland is also available on microfilm; it was included in a microfilm collection filmed by the New York Public Library and appears on Reel 5. The scrapbook was part of the archival holdings at the George Meany Memorial Archives at the time of filming.
Library Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives
University of Maryland Libraries
Hornbake Library
4130 Campus Drive
College Park Maryland 20742
301-405-9212
askhornbake@umd.edu