International Association of Machinists

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The A. R. Marshall Arbitration records, 1942-1983, consist of professional files, arbitration case files, publications and contracts between unions and companies.

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Carl F. Bach (circa 1882-1959?) worked as a machinist in the western United States and was active in the International Association of Machinists (IAM) and was dismissed by the Santa Fe Railroad because of his union affiliation in 1914. His papers include bylaws, dues books, membership cards, and correspondence, 1908, 1913-1920, 1953

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The George Pearlman collection, 1975, undated, consists primarily of photocopies of newspaper clippings and articles regarding Thomas Talbot and writings on the first Labor Day celebration.

Scope and Content of the Collection

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Artifact collection comprises a wide variety of artifacts, including charters, photographs, paintings, posters, banners, certificates, and tool kits, 1888-circa 2000. The items were created or received by IAMAW's officers, headquarters, and local lodges. The collection includes the contents of the "Time Capsule of 1955" placed in the cornerstone of the union's then headquarters.

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IAMAW Local Lodge 37 was chartered on July 11, 1899, and dissolved in the late 1980s. Its records relate to the day-to-day activities of a major New Orleans union and its relationship to the International headquarters, and include constitutions, bylaws, minutes, correspondence, agreement reports, financial records, membership cards and artifacts.

Abstract: The United Machinists and Mechanical Engineers of America was founded in 1888. In 1889, the name changed to the National Association of Machinists. Two years later, it became known as the International Association of Machinists and in 1965, this was changed to the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Collection documents the growth of a machinists union, founded in Atlanta, into an international...

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The International Association of Machinists (IAM) collection of Office Employees International Union, Local 153 and International Ladies Garment Workers Union (General office) arbitration records, 1952-1955, undated, contains the minutes of the hearing held on January 25-26, 1955, briefs and exhibits submitted by the two parties, and some correspondence. The final ruling is not included. IAM Vice President Elmer E. Walker served as arbitrator of the dispute.

Abstract The President's Commission on the Health Needs of the Nation studied the health resources on the United States and the present and future needs of its population throughout 1952, submitting a report titled "Building America's Health" (1952). International Association of Machinists (IAM) collection of President’s Commission on the Health Needs of the Nation records primarily consists of reports, drafts, transcripts of testimony and statements, agendas, and transmittal correspondence,...

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The White House Conference on Education occurred November 28-December 1, 1955. About 1,800 representatives attended to discuss the U.S. educational system and its needs. The International Association of Machinists (IAM) collection of White House Conference on Education record contain a packet of printed material, schedules, and correspondence provided to representatives who attended the meetings. IAM President Albert Hayes was a member of the Conference Committee.

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International Association of Machinists, Local 104 and Helpers Local 868 were both in Huntington, WV. The records, 1915-1953, of Local 104 and Helpers Local 868 consist of membership rolls and financial ledgers.