Henry W. Chandler papers
Collection
Identifier: L1974-46
Scope and Content of the Papers
The collection consists of papers of Henry W. Chandler from 1918-1973. Includes correspondence, newsclippings, and printed materials relating to Chandler’s terms as secretary, Georgia Federation of Labor and president, Atlanta Federation of Trades. Also contains information pertaining to the Georgia Power Company; Amalgamated Association of Street, Electric Railway, and Motor Coach Employees, Division No. 732 (Atlanta, Ga.); and political activity of Georgia trade unions.
Dates
- 1918-1973
Creator
- Chandler, Henry W. (Person)
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.
Oversized materials stored off-site. Contact archivist in advance to view these materials; 24-hour notice is required.
Biographical Note on Henry W. Chandler
Henry W. Chandler served as secretary, Georgia Federation of Labor and president, Atlanta Federation of Trades.
Extent
0.42 Linear Feet (in 7 folders)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract:
The collection consists of papers of Henry W. Chandler, secretary, Georgia Federation of Labor and president, Atlanta Federation of Trades, from 1918-1973. Includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, and printed materials relating to Chandler's work for those and other organizations.
Off-Site Storage
Oversized materials stored off-site. Contact archivist in advance to view these materials; 24-hour notice is required.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Mrs. Henry W. Chandler, November 19, 1974 (L1974-46) and September 18, 1975 (L1974-34).
Online Availability
The photographs in this collection may have been digitized and are available online at Georgia State University Library Digital Collections.
Separated Materials
During processing, materials were separated to other Southern Labor Archives Printed Collections. For periodicals, see the Southern Labor Archives periodicals collection finding aid or catalog. For photographs, see the Southern Labor Archives Photographs Collection finding aid. For pamphlets, see the Southern Labor Archives Pamphlet Collection finding aid (note that this collection has been weeded over time). For printed collections, directories, constitutions, and proceedings consult archivist for access.
Separated to Southern Labor Archives Pamphlets Collection
- 5 pamphlets concerning the Washington Cathedral, the story of Rich's, the Little White House, and the Carpenters' home.
- 7 pamphlets concerning the AFL, Samuel Gompers, Meatcutters, and the Carpenters
Separated to Southern Labor Archives Periodicals Collection
- Journal of Labor, 1940-1949
- The Carpenter, 1954-1974
Separated to Southern Labor Archives Photographs Collection
- Three unidentified photographs
Separated to Southern Labor Archives Constitution and Bylaws
- Operative Plasterers' and Cement Finishers, 1928
- Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers', 1930
Separated to the Southern Labor Archives Proceedings Collections
- 22nd, 24th, and 25th Carpenters International Conventions, 1928; 1940; 1945
- 64th, 68th. and 69th American Federation of Labor Annual Meeting, 1944; 1949; 1950
- 29th and 30th Georgia Federation of Labor Annual Meeting, 1927; 1928
Separated to the Southern Labor Archives Printed Collections
- Carpenters Financial and Recording Secretaries Directory, 1928
- Bridge and Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers Local 387, Standards and Rules, undated
Processing Information
Processed by Rose Smith at the file level, December 5, 1974.
- Amalgamated Association of Street, Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employees of America. Division 732 (Atlanta, Ga.)
- Atlanta (Ga.)
- Atlanta Federation of Trades
- Georgia Federation of Labor
- Georgia Power Company
- Labor leaders
- Labor union locals
- Labor unions -- Political activity
- Local transit -- Employees
Creator
- Chandler, Henry W. (Person)
- Title
- Henry W. Chandler:
- Subtitle
- A Guide to His Papers at Georgia State University Library
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Georgia State University Library
- Date
- 2006
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- August 2006: Revised and EAD finding aid created by William Hardesty.
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