National and International Union Correspondence, 1951-1960
This series includes letters exchanged by officers of the federation and officers of affiliated unions pertaining to general AFL and AFL-CIO policy matters and to such specific matters as organizing drives, strike settlements, and jurisdictional disputes. In some cases particular subjects appear as sub-headings (e.g., the 1953 disaffiliation of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters of particular NLRB decisions).
Dates
- Creation: 1951-1960
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open to the public and must be used in the Special Collections reading room. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection.
Extent
19.50 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The series is arranged alphabetically by affiliate followed by folders containing circular letters from the president's office and correspondence about the 1955 internal disputes plan.
Library Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives
University of Maryland Libraries
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