Howard D. Walton papers
Content Description
The Howard D. Walton Papers contain one scrapbook, 1955-1959, that documents Walton's career in the labor movement, industry, and politics with photographs, ephemera, and clippings; 3 envelopes of photographs, undated; one letter and photo, 1970; one draft of a scholarly article that quoted Walton with a cover letter from one of the authors, 1993; and a letter, circa 2006.
Dates
- 1955-1959, 1970, 1993, circa 2006, undated
Creator
- Walton, Howard D. (Howard Durstine) (Person)
Restrictions on Access
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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.
Biographical Note about Howard D. Walton
Howard D. Walton (1926-2006) was a World War II veteran and Southern Bell Telephone worker who became active in the Communications Workers of America, Local 3107 (Miami, Florida). He rose to be president of the Florida Congress of Industrial Organizations during its merger with the Florida Federation of Labor, moving into government service with the Florida Milk Commission in 1956. After some time in industry and politics, he returned to state work in 1963, serving as staff director for Florida Senate committees and as Executive Director of the Office of the President, Florida Senate, until his 1991 retirement.
Extent
1.75 Linear Feet (in 1 oversize box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Howard D. Walton (1926-2006) was president of the Florida Congress of Industrial Organizations during its merger with the Florida Federation of Labor. His collection includes a scrapbook, 1955-1959, documenting his career, as well as photographs and a draft of a scholarly article, 1970, 1993, circa 2006, undated.
Acquistion Information
Donated by Howard D. Walton, 16 February 2006, with the assistance of Gene Russo.
Bibliography
Processing Information
This collection is unprocessed. It has not been prepared for use by being organized, housed archivally, or screened for restricted materials or private information. Finding aid by William W. Hardesty, 2022.
Creator
- Walton, Howard D. (Howard Durstine) (Person)
- Title
- Howard D. Walton
- Subtitle
- A Guide to His Papers at Georgia State University Library
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- William W. Hardesty
- Date
- 31 March 2022
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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