Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers of America, Local 193 (Atlanta, Ga.) records
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Scope and Content of the Records
The records of the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers of America, Local 193, 1905-1972 contain four minute books (1905-1911, 1927-1932, 1937-1940, and 1952-1957) that describe primarily routine internal union business, especially finances, meetings, and legal affairs. Also included is information on notable occurrences on the Atlanta labor scene such as the strike of Retail Clerks Union, Local 1063, against Kessler's Department Store, 1937-1938. The correspondence, 1946-1965, describes membership and organizational matters as well as national labor affairs and there are also financial and membership records detailing the workings of the organization.
Dates
- Creation: 1905-1972
Creator
- Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators, and Paperhangers of America. Local 193 (Atlanta, Ga.) (Organization)
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 Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and paperhangers of America were founded in the 19th century to set standards for uniform compensation in the trades and provide a community for workers to share ideas and solve problems. The Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators of America was organized formally in 1887. Within a year, the union boasted a membership of over 7,000 tradesmen and more than 100 local unions. These trade unionists soon realized the power that they had together, rather than staying separate and facing their problems alone. Backed by a growing centralized union, these dedicated organizers won victories over oppressive working conditions that were once thought unchangeable when the union won a half-holiday on Saturday for most of its members. By 1918, the Painters' union successfully established the eight-hour day and a five-day workweek.
Extent
1.25 Linear Feet (in 3 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract:
The records of the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers of America, Local 193, 1905-1972 contain four minute books (1905-1911, 1927-1932, 1937-1940, and 1952-1957) that describe primarily routine internal union business, especially finances, meetings, and legal affairs.
Organization of the Records
Organized into 4 series:
- Series I. Minutes and Proceedings, 1905-1961
- Series II. Correspondence, 1932. 1946-1965
- Series III. Membership, 1958-1960, 1965, 1972, undated
- Series IV. Financial Documents, 1945-1972
Acquisition Information
Donated by the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers of America, Local 193 (Atlanta, Ga.), 1972.
Separated Materials
During processing, printed materials were separated to other Southern Labor Archives Printed Collections. For pamphlets, see the Southern Labor Archives Pamphlet Collection finding aid (note that this collection has been weeded over time). For contracts, see the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators, and Paperhangers of America contracts collection findinging aid. For directories or Constitutions and bylaws, consult archivist.
Separated to Southern Labor Archives Pamphlet Collection
- Resolution - Painters General Executive Board, 1953
Separated to Southern Labor Archives Directories Collections
- Directory of Secretaries - Brotherhood of Painters, 1962
Separated to Southern Labor Archives Contracts Collection
- Painters (International), 1956
Separated to Southern Labor Archives Constitutions and By-laws Collection
- Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO, 1960
- Atlanta, Painters Local 193, 1957; undated
Processing Information
Processed by E. L. Eltzroth at the file level, 1972. This collection guide was created from a legacy finding aid. The inventory's contents and storage locations of separated materials (if applicable) were not verified at that time.
Subject
- Retail Clerks International Union. Local 1063 (Atlanta, Ga.) (Organization)
Genre / Form
Geographic
Topical
- Title
- Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers of America, Local 193 (Atlanta, Ga.):
- Subtitle
- A Guide to the Records at Georgia State University Library
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Georgia State University Library
- Date
- 1972
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
100 Decatur St., S.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
404-413-2880
404-413-2881 (Fax)
archives@gsu.edu