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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

  • Creation: 1918-1973

Creator

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.

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. Allow at least 2 working days for retrieval.

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

  1. 5 pamphlets concerning the Washington Cathedral, the story of Rich's, the Little White House, and the Carpenters' home.
  2. 7 pamphlets concerning the AFL, Samuel Gompers, Meatcutters, and the Carpenters

Separated to Southern Labor Archives Periodicals Collection

  1. Journal of Labor, 1940-1949
  2. The Carpenter, 1954-1974

Separated to Southern Labor Archives Photographs Collection

  1. Three unidentified photographs

Separated to Southern Labor Archives Constitution and Bylaws

  1. Operative Plasterers' and Cement Finishers, 1928
  2. Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers', 1930

Separated to the Southern Labor Archives Proceedings Collections

  1. 22nd, 24th, and 25th Carpenters International Conventions, 1928, 1940, 1945
  2. 64th, 68th. and 69th American Federation of Labor Annual Meeting, 1944, 1949, 1950
  3. 29th and 30th Georgia Federation of Labor Annual Meeting, 1927, 1928

Separated to the Southern Labor Archives Printed Collections

  1. Carpenters Financial and Recording Secretaries Directory, 1928
  2. 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.

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

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

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