Painters, Decorators, and Paperhangers of America, District Council 38 records
Collection
Identifier: L1972-25
Scope and Content of the Painters, Decorators, and Paperhangers of America, District Council 38, records
These records illuminate the functioning of the Atlanta central body of Painters. Chiefly the minutes, financial and legal documents, and correspondence describe internal disciplinary actions and external jurisdictional disputes, as with the Carpenters and Brickmasons over the installation of mirrors and the painting of masonry surfaces. Disagreements with several companies over agreement violation and picketing also appear. The minutes give a full picture of the Council's activities, while correspondence from affiliated locals reveals day-to-day transactions.
Dates
- 1940-1969
Creator
- Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators, and Paperhangers of America. District Council 38 (Organization)
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.
History Note on the Painters, Decorators, and Paperhangers of America, District Council 38
The Painters, Decorators, and Paperhangers of America, District Council 38, was the Atlanta, Georgia, central body of painters.
Extent
1.67 Linear Feet (in 4 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract:
The Painters, Decorators, and Paperhangers of America, District Council 38, records include minutes, financial and legal documents, and correspondence that describe internal disciplinary actions and external jurisdictional disputes.
Acquisition Information
Collection donated by the members of District Council 38, 1972.
Separated Materials
During processing, 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 periodicals, see the Southern Labor Archives periodicals collection finding aid or catalog for access. For contracts, see the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators, and Paperhangers of America contracts collection finding aid. For constitutions, consult archivist.
Separated to the Southern Labor Archives Pamphlet collection
- AFL-CIO pamphlets
- non-AFL-CIO pamphlets
Separated to the Southern Labor Archives Periodicals Collection
- Building and Trades Bulletin, June 1964
Separated to the Southern Labor Archives Contracts and Agreements Collection
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Houston, Texas
- Brotherhood of Painters, 1961
Separated to the Southern Labor Archives Constitutions and By-laws Collection
- Georgia, Atlanta. Painters District Council 38, 1948; 1965; 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.
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.
Creator
- Title
- Painters, Decorators, and Paperhangers of America, District Council 38
- 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
Revision Statements
- November 2009: Electronic finding aid created by Laura Starratt from a legacy finding aid.
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Contact:
100 Decatur St., S.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
404-413-2880
404-413-2881 (Fax)
archives@gsu.edu
100 Decatur St., S.E.
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
404-413-2880
404-413-2881 (Fax)
archives@gsu.edu