Machinists Union, Local 291, 1943-1969

The Records, 1943-1972, of Machinists Local 291 consist primarily of correspondence, financial documents and minutes that illuminate the routine operations of the local concerning inter-union affairs and relations with companies under contract. Included also are the records of the organizing activity of District Lodge 178, 1953-1969, and those of the routine operations of defunct Lodge 1677 (Anniston, Gadsden, Talladega, Ala.), 1961-1963. The records of Local 291 include correspondence, financial documents, legal documents, minutes (1956-1965), printed material, and company files on the U.S. Pipe and Foundry Co., Anniston Foundry, Alabama Pipe Company and the Union Foundry. The collection also contains records of the District Lodge 178 from 1953-1969 and the Local 1677 from 1961-1963. District Lodge 178 records include desk diaries, financial documents, and company files on the Newberry Manufacturing Company. Records relating to Local 1677 include correspondence, financial documents, and company files on the Newberry Manufacturing Company.