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Newsletters, 1948-1989

 Sub-Series
Identifier: I

Scope and Content of the Collection

From the Collection:

The records, 1938-2010 (bulk 1952-1987), of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local Lodge 480 (Oak Ridge, Tenn.), consist of by-laws, meeting minutes, correspondence, reports, membership records, campaign materials, financial records, negotiations, strike records, reference files, convention records, and artifacts.

The records are organized in five series. Series I consists of documents that reflect both the administration of the Atomic Local and its routine work. It contains 12 subseries: By-laws and constitutions, Minutes, Correspondence, Subject files, Financial, Contracts, Negotiations, Strikes, Newsletters, Membership, Retiree meetings, and Benefits.

Series II, History files, consists of documents, mainly news clippings, researched and accumulated by retired member Larry Washam. Series III documents the Ladies Auxiliary 404 Atomettes, who assisted Atomic Local 480 and planned events to recognize the membership and help the community. The Atomettes' materials include administrative records, financial records, and most notably scrapbooks. Series IV reflects the membership's participation in conventions and meetings at the state, district, and international level. Series V is Artifacts, scrapbooks, audiovisual materials, and oversized materials.

The records give insight into the origin of Atomic Local 480 and origin of the Oak Ridge community; they also provide context for issues important to the Local such as health and safety rights while working in nuclear plants. Highlights of the collection includes a run of regular meeting minutes from 1946-2010 and thorough documentation for strikes held in 1953, 1958, 1963, 1970, 1978, 1981 and 1987.

Dates

  • Creation: 1948-1989

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Access to some items is restricted. Please see archivist for more information.

Extent

From the Collection: 8.12 Linear Feet (in 22 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

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