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Oversized materials include a photograph of IBEW President Charles H. Pillard, autographed to J.W. Giles; photograph of the Fifth District Delegates at the IBEW 1974 Convention; Georgia Power poster regarding work and safety conditions; IBEW Preamble poster; and a panaromic shot of the Atlanta skyline (circa 1983), 1974, 1983-1986, undated

 File — map-case: C5

Scope and Content of the Records

From the Collection:

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: 1974, 1983-1986, undated

Creator

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

Contact:
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