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Wood, Wire, and Metal Lathers' International Union, Local 234 (Atlanta, Ga.) collection

 Collection
Identifier: L1984-19

Scope and Contents of the Collection

Collection includes Lathers' Craft Problems and Reference Book, lathers' apprentice training and instruction manual, Local 234 apprentice school journal (December 1964-October 1974), and worksite photographs (March 1975).

Dates

  • Creation: 1964-1975, undated

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research use.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

Georgia State University is the owner of the physical collection and makes reproductions available for research, subject to the copyright law of the United States and item condition. Georgia State University may or may not own the rights to materials in the collection. It is the researcher's responsibility to verify copyright ownership and obtain permission from the copyright holder before publication, reproduction, or display of the materials beyond what is reasonable under copyright law. Researchers may quote selections from the collection under the fair use provision of copyright law.

Historical Note

The Wood, Wire, and Metal Lathers' International Union was founded in 1899 and merged with The United Brotherhood of Carpenters in 1979. By the 1940s, Local 234 (Atlanta, Ga.) was one of the few racially integrated union locals in the city.

Extent

0.05 Linear Feet (in 1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract:

The Wood, Wire and Metal Lathers' International Union was founded in 1899. Local 234 was located in Atlanta, Georgia. This collection includes Lathers' Craft Problems and Reference Book, lathers' apprentice training and instruction manual, Local 234 apprentice school journal (December 1964-October 1974), and worksite photographs (March 1975).

Acquisition Information

Donated by of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, Local 3024, courtesy of Cliff Jewel, March 1984.

Processing Information

Processed by Carley Henderson at the item level, May 2014.

Title
Wood, Wire, and Metal Lathers' International Union, Local 234 (Atlanta, Ga.):
Subtitle
A Guide to the Collection at Georgia State University
Status
Completed
Author
Georgia State University Library
Date
May 2014
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
100 Decatur St., S.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
404-413-2880
404-413-2881 (Fax)