Audiovisual material contains 6 videotapes created by Georgia Power pertaining to labor relations and Linemen development, including a dialogue between J.W. Giles and Pierce Head. One unlabeled videotape and 7 inch film reel also included, 1923-1985
Scope and Content of the Records
The records of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 84 (Atlanta, Ga.), 1923-1986 (bulk 1971-1986), consist primarily of the administrative, office, and reference files of J.W. Giles, documenting the day-to-day operations of the union as well as Giles' interactions with the executive and international boards of the IBEW. Giles served as Assistant Business Manager of the IBEW Local 84 from 1970-1972 and Business Manager and Financial Secretary beginning in 1983.
The records include correspondence; arbitration and grievances; minutes of executive board and union member meetings; auditor reports; business manager reports; contract agreement and negotiation materials; constitutions and bylaws; training manuals; reference files; event, convention, and conference programs; pamphlets; election materials; artifacts; photographs; and audiovisual materials.
Dates
- Creation: 1923-1985
Creator
- From the Collection: International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Local 84 (Atlanta, Ga.) (Organization)
Restrictions on Access
Collection is open for research use. Access to some items in box 1 with personal or sensitive information is restricted for 75 years from the date of creation.
Extent
From the Collection: 6.75 Linear Feet (in 7 boxes)
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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