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International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers records

 Collection
Identifier: L2014-24

Scope and Contents of the Records

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers records, circa 1930s-1990s, contain letters to the executive board, union rulings, correspondence, policy documents, minutes, video cassettes, film reels, and photography.

Dates

  • circa 1930s-1990s

Creator

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.
Collections stored off-site, please allow 24 hours for retrieval.

Historical Note

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace workers traces its origins to a group of railroad machinists that formed in 1888. Throughout the first half of the twentieth century, the union allowed new groups of workers into its ranks, including unskilled railroad machinists, airline and aerospace workers, airline workers, becoming one of the largest industrial unions in North America.

Extent

36.25 Linear Feet (in 29 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract:

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) has represented the interests of machinists, engineers, and aerospace workers since the late 19th century. Included within this collection from the IAM's central office are letters to the executive board, union decisions, correspondence, video cassettes, photography, and film reels, circa 1930s-1990s.

Location:

Off-site storage

Acquisition Information

Donated by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, 2014.

Related Archival Materials

Georgia State University Library is the official repository for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, and the collection includes the Grand Lodge records as well as numerous Local and District Lodges. Please see the IAMAW Research Guide for more collections. In addition, GSU Digital Collections includes complete, full-text runs of the Machinist Monthly Journal and the Machinists Newspaper available in GSU Digital Collections as well as numerous photographs and local publications from both the US and Canada.

Processing Information

This collection has not been organized into series. The box level inventory was created using minimum standards processing techniques. Processed by John Thompson, Fall 2014. Finding aid created by John Thompson, Fall 2014.

Subjects

Related Names

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers [L2014-24]:
Subtitle
A Guide to Its Records at Georgia State University Library
Status
Completed
Author
Georgia State University Library
Date
Fall 2014
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Repository Details

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