National Textile Recruitment and Training Program, National Staff and Local Coordinators Training Packet, 1977
Scope and Content of the Records
The records of the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union (ACTWU) Memphis-Jackson Joint Board (1946-1991, bulk 1960-1987) contain correspondence, grievances, financial records and audits, organizing materials, periodicals, newsletters, leaflets, photographs, membership lists, convention materials, constitutions, and by-laws.
The bulk of the records reflect the operations of the ACTWU Local 281, which served workers at the Bemis Cotton Mill in Bemis, Tennessee. The Memphis-Jackson Joint Board served as administrative support for a number of other locals in the same geographic area including Local 848 (Dallas, Texas; Hollander Home Fashions), Local 606 (Memphis, Tennessee; Bemis Bag Company), Local 1905 (Memphis, Tennessee; Munsingwear), Local 1919 (Houston, Texas; General Electric), Local 748 (Houston, Texas; Bemis Company), Local 1798 (DeQuincy, Louisiana; Alton Box Board Company), Local 281 (Bemis, Tennessee; Bemis Cotton Mill), and Local 948 (New Orleans, Louisiana; Columbian Rope Company).
Dates
- Creation: 1977
Creator
- From the Collection: Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union. Memphis-Jackson Joint Board (Organization)
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research use. Access to materials with personal or sensitive information in boxes 15-21 is restricted for 75 years from the date of creation.
Extent
From the Collection: 26.25 Linear Feet (in 21 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
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