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International Typographical Union, Local 299 (Tampa, Fla.) records

 Collection
Identifier: L1976-16

Scope and Content of the Records

The International Typographical Union, Local 299 (Tampa, Fla.), records, 1901-1976, contain correspondence, minutes, legal & financial documents, membership rosters, and printed material. The correspondence is primarily with officers of the International Typographical Union and concerns union disciplinary cases, as do the legal documents. The financial records include dues ledgers, tas forms, and life insurance policies. The printed items relate to apprenticeship applications and resolutions passed by Local 299.

Dates

  • Creation: 1901-1976

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 offsite. Allow at least 2 working days for retrieval.

History of the International Typographical Union

The International Typographical Union was founded on May 3, 1852 in the United States as the National Typographical Union, and in 1869, changed its name to the International Typographical Union. At the time of its dissolution in 1986, the International Typographical Union was the oldest surviving trade union in the United States.

Extent

1.68 Linear Feet (in 4 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract:

The International Typographical Union, Local 299 (Tampa, Fla.), records, 1901-1976, contain correspondence, minutes, legal & financial documents, membership rosters, and printed material. The correspondence is primarily with officers of the International Typographical Union and concerns union disciplinary cases, as do the legal documents. The financial records include dues ledgers, tas forms, and life insurance policies. The printed items relate to apprenticeship applications and resolutions passed by Local 299.

Organization of the Records

Organized into seven series:

  • Series I. Correspondence, 1904-1976
  • Series II. Minutes, 1901-1976
  • Series III. Membership Rosters, 1939-1974
  • Series IV. Legal Documents, 1911-1975
  • Series V. Financial Documnets, 1942-1974
  • Series VI. Committee Reports, 1954-1975
  • Series VII. Printed Material, 1911-1973

Off-Site Storage

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

Acquisition Information

Donated by representatives of the Tampa Typographical Union 299, June 25, 1976.

Separated Materials

During processing, materials were separated to various Southern Labor Archives printed collections.

List created at time of processing. Material must be requested separately; consult archivist for access.

Separated to Southern Labor Archives Printed Collection

  1. Bulletin, International Typographical Union Executive Council, No. 1
  2. The ITU Review, January 9, 1969
  3. Agreements and Contracts, 1927-1972
  4. Tampa Typographical Union Local 299, 1927, 1956, 1962, 1963, 1966, 1968, and 1972

Processing Information

Processed by Susan Cohen at the file level, 1976. 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.

Title
International Typographical Union, Local 299 (Tampa, Fla.)
Subtitle
A Guide to Its Records at Georgia State University Library
Status
Completed
Author
Georgia State University Library
Date
1976
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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