Office of the President, 1890-1981

Series 1

Staff Only

These scrapbooks and photo albums depict certain events that occurred during the presidencies of Samuel Gompers, George Meany, and Lane Kirkland.

Dates

Creation: 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

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

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.