United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters, Local 487 (Asheville, N.C.) records
Collection
Identifier: L1976-25
Scope and Content of the Records
The records of the United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters, Local 487, 1949-1976, consist primarily of minute books. The minutes reveal the Local's interest in contracts, wage scales, employment opportunities and layoffs, rates of travel pay, conditions in various union shops, sending delegates to various labor bodies and conventions, apprenticeship programs, licensing of plumbers, examinations and codes, insurance, voting and civic affairs. Ray Stepp, J. K. Sugg and W. R. Ladd served in several different capacities on the Executive Board and committees.
Dates
- 1949-1976
Creator
- United Association of Plumbers and Steam Fitters of the United States and Canada. Local 487 (Asheville, N.C.) (Organization)
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.
Oversized materials stored off-site. Contact archivist in advance to view these materials; 24-hour notice is required.
History of United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters
The United Association of Journeymen Plumbers, Gas Fitters, Steam Fitters, and Steam Fitters' Helpers of the United States and Canada, was officially founded on October 11, 1889, and gradually, former members of rival Unions joined the United Association. During its first years, the United Association was essentially a federation of local Unions, rather than a truly national Union of the pipe trades. The major breakthrough toward a unified national organization came at the 1902 national convention in Omaha, when delegates approved a Nationalization Committee proposal establishing a comprehensive system of sick, death and strike benefits.
Extent
1 Linear Feet (in 3 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract:
The records of the United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters, Local 487 (Asheville (N.C.)), 1949-1976, consist primarily of minute books.
Off-Site Storage
Oversized materials stored off-site. Contact archivist in advance to view these materials; 24-hour notice is required.
Acquisition Information
Collection donated by the United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters, Local 487 (Asheville, N.C.), courtesy of Ray Stepp, July 11, 1976.
Separated Materials
During processing, materials were separated to other Southern Labor Archives Printed Collections. For contracts and directories consult Special Collections for access.
Separated to the Southern Labor Archives Contracts and Agreements Collection
- North Carolina State - Various Locals belonging to the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry of the U.S. and Canada, 1967
Separated to the Southern Labor Archives Directories Collection
- AFL-CIO Building and Construction Trades Department Official Directories, 1966; 1968
Processing Information
Processed by Alice Gernazian 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.
- Asheville (N.C.)
- Labor union locals
- Plumbers -- Labor unions
- Stepp, Raymond
- United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry
- United Association of Plumbers and Steam Fitters of the United States and Canada. Local 487 (Asheville, N.C.)
- minutes (administrative records)
- Title
- United Association of Plumbers and Steamfitters, Local 487 (Asheville, N.C.):
- Subtitle
- A Guide to Its Records at Georgia State University Library
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Georgia State University Library
- Date
- July 9, 2010
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- July 2010: EAD created by Laura Starratt from a legacy finding aid.
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