Frank Herbert "Pug" King papers

Collection

Identifier: L1974-16

Staff Only
Not requestable

Scope and Content of the Papers

The Papers, 1937-1970 (1974) of F. H. "Pug" King (1899-1974) are composed of correspondence, newspaper articles, photographs and artifacts illuminating his union and civic affairs. As Business Agent, 1938-1962, for IAM District Lodge 46, he participated in organizing campaigns and contract negotiations, as well as representing the District Lodge in court proceedings. Principal correspondents include the IAM, Federal Order of Eagles, Georgia Federation of Labor and Fulton County Court.

Dates

Creation: 1937-1974

Creator

King, Frank Herbert (Person)

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.

Oversized materials stored off-site. Allow at least 2 working days for retrieval.

Biography of Frank Herbert "Pug" King

Frank Herbert "Pug" King, born July 16, 1899 in Fulton County, attended Capital View and Adair Schools. He became a member of the IAM August 28, 1917 and served as the business manager for District 46 for 25 years until his retirement in 1962. He was vice-president of the Georgia Federation of Labor for seven years, and served on the Selective Service Board during World War II, the executive board of War Manpower Commission, the War Labor Board panel and the Georgia Unemployment Compensation Advisory Board. He twice served on the Fulton County Jury Commission and served five years as Director of Public Relations for the Union Labor Underwriters, 1964-1969.

Extent

0.83 Linear Feet (in 2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract:

Frank Herbert "Pug" King (1899-1974) was born in Fulton County and attended Capital View and Adair Schools. He joined the International Association of Machinists on August 28, 1917 and later served 25 years as the business manager for District 46. King, served on various governmental boards and commissions and as was vice-president of the Georgia Federation of Labor for seven years. His papers, 1937-1974, are composed of correspondence, newspaper articles, photographs and artifacts illuminating his union and civic affairs.

Off-Site Storage

Oversized Materials stored offsite. Allow at least 2 working days for retrieval.

Acquisition Information

Printed material donated by Frank H. "Pug" King, March 30, 1972 (accession L1972-13). King's papers donated in 1974.

Online Availability

The photographs in this collection may have been digitized and are available online at Georgia State University Library Digital Collections.

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.

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 photographs, see the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers photograph collection finding aid. For contracts, see the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers contracts collection finding aid. For Oversize materials, artifacts, directories, constitutions and bylaws, and proceedings, consult archivist.

Separated to Southern Labor Archives Photographs Collection

"Pug" King with IAM members and in other group pictures, 1937-1969, undated (32 photographs in 2 folders)

Separated to Southern Labor Archives Oversize Location

Service certificates, poster and charter

Separated to Southern Labor Archives Agreements Collection

Machinists Model Agreement, 1953

Separated to Southern Labor Archives Artifacts Collection

6 artifacts: Gavel, badges, button, medal and Life Membership plate

Separated to Southern Labor Archives Directories Collection

Fulton County Employees Local 315, 1961-1962

Separated to Southern Labor Archives Constitutions and By-laws Collection

Machinists, 1970-1973
Fraternal Order of Police, 1955

Separated to Southern Labor Archives Pamphlets Collection

21 pamphlets concerning testimonial dinners, union guides, IAM rosters, AFL in politics, Georgia unemployment and compensation laws and financial reports