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Peter S. Zakroff papers

 Collection 0574-LBR

This collection documents Peter S. Zakroff's work as an independent instructional designer, writer and producer of training programs for a number of national labor unions from 1970-1999. His programs covered topics including political action, lobbying and campaigning, employee benefits, effective communications, and responsibilities and advantages of union membership for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), the American Postal Workers Union (APWU), the International Ladies Garment Workers Union (ILGWU), and other labor organizations. Included are scripts, storyboards, slide presentations, videos, instructors’ guides and workbooks.

Dates

  • 1970-1999

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to the public and must be used in the Maryland room. Researchers must register and agree to copyright and privacy laws before using this collection.

Conditions Governing Use

Photocopies or digital surrogates may be provided in accordance with Special Collections and University Archives duplication policy. Copyright resides with the creators of the documents or their heirs unless otherwise specified. It is the researcher's responsibility to secure permission to publish materials from the appropriate copyright holder. Archival materials may contain materials with sensitive or confidential information that is protected under federal and/or state right to privacy laws or other regulations. While we make a good faith effort to identify and remove such materials, some may be missed during our processing. If a researcher finds sensitive personal information in a collection, please bring it to the attention of the reading room staff.

Extent

3 Linear Feet (2 paige boxes )

1 Sound Discs (1 CD) : CD

1 floppy_disks (1 floppy disk) ; 3.5 inches

16 Videocassettes (16 videocassettes ) : VHS

6 Sound Cassettes (6 sound cassettes ) : audio cassette

1 Film Reels : polyester ; 16 mm

1112 Photographic Slides : color

Content Description

This collection documents the lifelong work of Peter S. Zakroff as an independent instructional designer, writer and producer of training programs for a number of national labor unions. The programs covered a wide variety of topics including political action, lobbying and campaigning, employee benefits, effective communications and writing, responsibilities and advantages of union membership, union democracy and operations, steward training, grievance administration and on-the-job training. The materials were developed for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), the American Postal Workers Union (APWU), the International Ladies Garment Workers Union (ILGWU), the International Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots (MMP), Transportation Communications Union (TCU), The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America (UBC), the National Rural Letter Carriers' Association (NRLCA) and other labor organizations. Included are scripts, storyboards, slide presentations, videos, instructors’ guides and workbooks in the form of written scripts, cartoons, VHS tapes, photographic slides, audiocassettes, floppy disks, and CDS. Peter S. Zakroff's scope of work beyond labor unions is not included in these materials.

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

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.

This collection also contains born-digital materials. If you would like to access these materials, please contact us prior to your visit as items may require specialized software for access.

Custodial History

This collection was donated to University of Maryland Libraries by Peter S. Zakroff on May 8, 2018.

Processing Information

This collection has been minimally processed. The processing archivist maintained the original order of materials, which arrived in binders grouped according to project. Materials were removed from binders and placed in acid-free folders. The collection was originally housed in 3 but consolidated to 2 paige boxes.

Title
Guide to the Peter S. Zakroff papers
Status
Minimally Processed
Author
Processed by Jennifer Eidson and Anna Szapiro.
Date
2022-12-08
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Library Details

Part of the Special Collections and University Archives

Contact:
University of Maryland Libraries
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College Park Maryland 20742
301-405-9212