Asheville Central Labor Union, 1917-1921, 1958-1974
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Scope and Content of the Records
The collection includes the original minutes of the founding years of Local 384 (Asheville, N.C.) of the Carpenters Union from 1888 to 1891. These minutes detail their campaign to win the 9-hour workday during this period. Also included are the original minutes of the Asheville Central Labor Union from 1917 to 1919 containing several references to Samuel Gompers and the A.F. of L. The bulk of the collection is composed of minutes, legal documents, printed flyers and handbills, photographs and correspondence relating to the activities of the Central Labor Union from 1958 to 1974.
Dates
- Creation: 1917-1921, 1958-1974
Creator
- From the Collection: Jervis, John E. (John Elwood), 1909-1984 (Person)
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research use.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.42 Linear Feet (in 11 folders)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
General Physical Description note
(180 leaves)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
100 Decatur St., S.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
404-413-2880
404-413-2881 (Fax)
archives@gsu.edu