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Communication Workers of America commemorative plate

 Collection
Identifier: L2002-01

Scope and Contents of the Collection

The Communication Workers of America commemorative plate collection consists of one commemorative plate with a portrait of founding Communication Workers of America President, Joseph A. Beirne.

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

Originally formed in 1938, the Communications Workers of America (CWA) is the largest union of communications workers in the United States. Joseph A. Beirne was the founding President of CWA, and served for more than 30 years.

Extent

0.83 Linear Feet (Plate)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract:

Originally formed in 1938, the Communications Workers of America (CWA) is the largest union of communications workers in the United States. Joseph A. Beirne served was the founding President of CWA, who served for more than 30 years. The collection consists of one commemorative plate with Mr. Beirne's portrait.

Acquisition Information

Donated by Alabama State AFL-CIO, 2002.

Processing Information

Processed by Carley Henderson at the item level, June 2014. Finding aid created June 2014.

Title
Communications Workers of America:
Subtitle
A Guide to the Commemorative Plate Collection at Georgia State University Library
Status
Completed
Author
Georgia State University Library
Date
June 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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