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Meetings and Minutes, 1941-1978

 Series
Identifier: IV

Scope and Content of the Records

From the Collection:

These records, spanning 1918-1978, contain correspondence, reference material, minutes and proceedings, agreements and union constitutions, legal documents, and financial documents. They reflect Edgar McDonald Broom's service to the Brotherhood of Railway and Airline and Steamship Clerks, as System Board 96's Assistant General Chairman, General Chairman, General Chairman Emeritus and as a student at Harvard's Trade Union Program. Most of the records relate to Southern Railway workers and the enforcement of protective laws. The records include some of Broom's personal effects, such as correspondence, notes, cards, letters with friends and family, reference books, publications, and BRAC memorabilia. The collection also contains photographs and Southern Railway and BRAC artifacts.

Dates

  • Creation: 1941-1978

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research use. Playback and transcriptions of Dictabelts are unavailable.

Extent

From the Collection: 24.31 Linear Feet (in 53 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Organization of the Series

The series contains 2 subseries: A. Meetings, 1941-1976; B. Minutes, 1949-1978.

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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