Form letters, labor affairs, 1952-1963
Scope and Content of the Records
The records of the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers of America, Local 193, 1905-1972 contain four minute books (1905-1911, 1927-1932, 1937-1940, and 1952-1957) that describe primarily routine internal union business, especially finances, meetings, and legal affairs. Also included is information on notable occurrences on the Atlanta labor scene such as the strike of Retail Clerks Union, Local 1063, against Kessler's Department Store, 1937-1938. The correspondence, 1946-1965, describes membership and organizational matters as well as national labor affairs and there are also financial and membership records detailing the workings of the organization.
Dates
- Creation: 1952-1963
Creator
- From the Collection: Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators, and Paperhangers of America. Local 193 (Atlanta, Ga.) (Organization)
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research use.
Extent
1 folder(s)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
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Atlanta, Georgia 30303
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