National Planning Association collection

Collection

Identifier: L1988-05

Staff Only

Scope and Contents of Collection

Collection includes a photograph of Murray Finley, President Emeritus of the Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union (ACTWU) accepting the Gold Medal Award of the National Planning Association in Washington D.C. (February 3, 1988). Collection also includes press release, correspondence, and news release associated with the event held in Finley's honor.

Dates

February 1988

Creator

National Planning Association (Organization)

Restrictions on Access

Unrestricted access.

Terms Governing Use and Reproduction

To quote in print, or otherwise reproduce in whole or in part in any publication, including on the Worldwide Web, any material from this collection, the researcher must obtain permission from (1) the owner of the physical property and (2) the holder of the copyright. Persons wishing to quote from this collection should consult the reference archivist to determine copyright holders for information in this collection. Reproduction of any item must contain the complete citation to the original. All requests subject to limitations noted in departmental policies on reproduction.

Historical and Biographical Notes

Biography of Murray Finley

Murray Finley sat on the NPA Board of Trustees for fifteen years and served as chairman of is Executive Committee. An attorney, Finley worked for the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America (ACWA) from 1949, serving as its International Vice President (1962-1972) and President (from 1972). After ACWA merged with the Textile Workers Union Of America in 1976, Finley continued as general president of the newly formed Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union (ACTWU) until his 1987 retirement. Under Presidents Ford, Carter, and Reagan, Finley was appointed to the United States Advisory Committee on Trade Negotiations. He died in 1995.

History of the National Planning Association

The National Planning Association (NPA), established in 1934, was a private, non-profit research organization engaged in research and policy formation. The NPA united business, labor, and agricultural leaders and academics to serve on policy committees dealing with key issues affecting the United States private sector. The NPA Gold Medal Award was established in 1947 to recognize "outstanding contributions through planning to the betterment of life." Later known as the National Policy Association, NPA dissolved in 2003.

Extent

0.05 Linear Feet (in 1 folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract:

The National Planning Association (NPA) was established in 1934 to engage in research in policy formation for the United States private sector. The collection contains a photograph, press release, and correspondence related to the presentation of the NPA's Gold Medal Award to former Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union (ACTWU) General President Murray Finley.