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International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local Lodge 733 (Wichita, Kan.) collection

 Collection
Identifier: L2005-23

Scope and Contents of the Collection

International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local Lodge 733 (Wichita, Kan.) collection consists of contracts, photographs, and 6 oral histories, 1939-1942, 1950-1953, 1969-1987, 2004-2005. These materials were compiled by members of Local Lodge 733 as part of their local lodge history project.

Dates

  • 1939-2005

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.

Historical Note

Originally founded in Atlanta in 1888 as a trade union for railroad machinists, today the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers represents workers in a large and diverse number of fields. Over the course of the 20th century the machinists moved from representing railroad workers to machinists and others working for airlines and the aerospace industry. Based in Wichita, Kansas, Local Lodge 733 represented Machinists working at the Beech Aircraft Corporation.

Extent

4.4 Linear Feet (in 1 box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local Lodge 733 (Wichita, Kan.) collection consists of contracts, photographs, and 6 oral histories. These materials were compiled by members of Local Lodge 733 as part of their local history project. Based in Wichita, Kansas, Local Lodge 733 represented Machinists working at the Beech Aircraft Corporation.

Technical Access Note

The oral histories are recorded on videotapes and minidisc. Access requires 48 hours' notice to create use copies.

Acquisition Information

Donated by International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, courtesy of Leroy Lehman and Bruce Roberds, October 2005.

Related 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

Processed by Hal Hansen, October 1, 2019. This collection received a basic level of processing, including rehousing and minimal organization.

Subjects

Related Names

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local Lodge 733 (Wichita, Kan.):
Subtitle
A Guide to the Collection at Georgia State University Library
Status
Completed
Author
Hal Hansen
Date
October 2019
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

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