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International Printing Pressmen and Assistants' Union of North America banner

 Collection
Identifier: L2002-03

Scope and Contents of the Collection

International Printing Pressman and Assistants' Union of North America (IPPAU) banner is blue, with a yellow IPPAU logo, date unknown (before 1973).

Dates

  • Creation: 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 International Printing Pressmen and Assistants' Union of North America (IPPAU-NA), was organized in 1889, and eventually became the largest printing trades union in the world. In 1973, it merged with the International Stereotypers', Electrotypers', and Platemakers' Union of North America (ISE&PU) to form the International Printing and Graphic Communications Union (IPGCU).

Extent

0.83 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract:

The International Printing Pressmen and Assistants' Union of North America (IPPAU), at one time the largest printers' union in the world, existed from 1889 until its 1973 merge into International Printing and Graphic Communications Union. This collection consists of a banner with the IPPAU logo.

Provenance Information

A former member of IPPAU owned the banner and donated it to Atlanta Graphic Communications Local 8-M.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Atlanta Graphic Communications Local 8-M, February 27, 2002.

Processing Information

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

Title
International Printing Pressmen and Assistants' Union of North America:
Subtitle
A Guide to the Banner at Georgia State University Library
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

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