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AFL-CIO Merger Oral History Project collection

 Collection 0012-LBR-RG98-005
Abstract

In December of 1955, the American Federation of Labor (AFL) and the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO) merged into one entity, the AFL-CIO. This is a collection of AFL-CIO staff oral histories explores the history of the merger including challenges and successes.

Dates: 1978-1980

AFL-CIO Office of the General Counsel, Lawyers Coordinating Committee Oral History Project records

 Collection 0024-LBR-RG5-001
Abstract

The Lawyers Coordinating Committee (LCC) is an allied group of the AFL-CIO. The LCC initiated this oral history project to document the contributions of labor lawyers to 20th century American unionism. This collection currently consists of six interview transcripts, with the expectation that more interviews will be added.

Dates: August 22, 2006 - 2008

AFL-CIO Office of the President, George Meany papers

 Collection 0034-LBR-RG1-026
Abstract George Meany, born in 1894, was a major figure in the American labor movement, having served as President of the AFL-CIO for 24 years by the time of death in 1979. This is a collection of George Meany's early career papers, dating from 1935-1960, consists of material relating to his tenure as president of the New York State Federation of Labor (1935-1940), congratulatory messages and the telegrams on his elevation to Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL (1939), and personal correspondence...
Dates: 1935-1960

AFL-CIO Office of the President, Joint Minimum Wage Committee records

 Collection 0018-LBR-RG1-039
Abstract

This collection comprises the records of the AFL-CIO Joint Minimum Wage Committee from 1954 to 1960. The records document the work of the committee in supporting improvements of the minimum wage clause of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). It is especially rich in printed materials produced by the committee and acquired from other sources. In addition, a small number of records of the Joint Minimum Wage Committee (AFL, CIO, 1955) also appear.

Dates: 1954-1960

AFL-CIO Office of the President, State and Local Central Bodies Merger records

 Collection 0019-LBR-RG1-028
Abstract

After the 1955 merger of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) and the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO), the assistants to President George Meany, Peter M. McGavin and R.J. Thomas, were responsible for managing the state and local mergers. The records in this collection consist of correspondence, transcripts, minutes, and agreements that describe the steps necessary to unify state and local organizations after the merger on December 7, 1955.

Dates: 1955-1962

AFL-CIO Organization and Field Services Department, Local Central Body Constitutions and Bylaws records

 Collection 0022-LBR-RG28-008
Abstract

In the 1970s, the Organization and Field Services Department gained responsibility of union charter records. This collection consists of materials related to the organization and function of local central union bodies. Materials include constitutions and bylaws of AFL-CIO local central bodies in the United States, as well as accompanying correspondence.

Dates: 1955-1979

AFL-CIO Research Department, Frank Fernbach papers

 Collection 0033-LBR-RG13-002
Abstract

Frank Fernbach worked in the Research Department of both the CIO and the AFL-CIO from 1942 to 1968. This collection contains his correspondence and subject files on matters related to agricultural policy.

Dates: 1942-1968

AFL-CIO Support Services Department, Publication collection

 Collection 0053-LBR-RG34-002
Abstract

This collection consists of publications produced by the AFL, the CIO, and the AFL-CIO between 1889 and 1994. Most publication types are pamphlets or articles reproduced from the American Federationist labor journal.

Dates: 1889-1994

AFL Executive Council Correspondence, Minutes, and Vote Books

 Collection 0066-LBR-RG4-004
Abstract

The Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) was the governing body for the AFL, and continues have the same role for AFL-CIO now. This collection contains early records of the AFL including correspondence, vote books, and minutes of the Executive Council during the years 1896 to 1954.

Dates: 1891-1954

AFL Executive Council, Samuel Gompers Memorial Committee records

 Collection 0008-LBR-RG4-005
Abstract

The Executive Council is the executive body of the AFL and was responsible for the conduct of the federations' affairs between the annual conventions. This collection contains records, from 1924-1936, of the Samuel Gompers Memorial Committee including correspondence, extracts of Executive Council minutes, financial records, and one photograph, documenting the creation of the Samuel Gompers Memorial at Massachusetts Avenue at 10th Street NW in Washington, D.C.

Dates: 1924-1936

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