Administration, 1886-1980
This series consists of records documenting the activities of the union's national headquarters, including records of and about its officers, executive board, conventions, regional divisions, and its interactions with companies, state and federal governments, and allied labor organizations. Record types include correspondence, reports, minutes, surveys, convention proceedings and resolutions, constitutions and bylaws, and news clippings.
Dates
- 1886-1980
Conditions Governing Access
Series 1-8 of this collection are 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.
Series 9-48 are minimally processed. This means that materials are in the same state we received them and have not been reviewed for content or condition. The collection may need to be screened prior to use. Please contact us before visiting the Special Collections reading room to view this collection. Preliminary inventories are is available under the Inventories/Additional Information section.
This collection contains audiovisual materials. Items that cannot be used in the Special Collections reading room or are too fragile for researchers require that a digital copy be made prior to use. If you would like to access these materials, please contact us prior to your visit, so we may determine the proper steps to be taken.
Extent
32.5 Linear Feet
Arrangement
The series is arranged alphabetically by topic.
Library Details
Part of the Special Collections and University Archives
University of Maryland Libraries
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College Park Maryland 20742
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