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Robert W. Smith collection of Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express, and Station Employees membership cards

 Collection
Identifier: L2008-15

Scope and Contents of the Collection

Collection consists of the membership dues cards of Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express, and Station Employes (BRAC), Robert W. Smith (1941-1946, 1948-1954, 1957-1969).

Dates

  • Creation: 1941-1946, 1948-1954, 1957-1969

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research use.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Georgia State University is the owner of the physical collection and makes reproductions available for research, subject to the copyright law of the United States and item condition. Georgia State University may or may not own the rights to materials in the collection. It is the researcher's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and obtain permission from the copyright holder before publication, reproduction, or display of the materials beyond what is reasonable under copyright law. Researchers may quote selections from the collection under the fair use provision of copyright law.

Historical Note

Organized in 1899, the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express, and Station Employes (BRAC) was renamed the Transportation Communications International Union in 1987. Robert W. Smith was a member of Liberty Lodge 713 (location unknown).

Extent

0.05 Linear Feet (in 1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract:

Organized in 1899, the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, Express and Station Employes (BRAC) was renamed the Transportation Communications International Union in 1987. Robert W. Smith was a member of Liberty Lodge 713 (location unknown), and his collection consists of memberships dues cards, 1941-1969.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Darwin J. Smith, September 9, 2008.

Processing Information

Processed by Carley Henderson at the item level, May 2014.

Title
Robert W. Smith:
Subtitle
A Guide to His Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks, Freight Handlers, and Express Station Employees Collection at Georgia State University
Status
Completed
Author
Carley Henderson
Date
May 2014
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

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