International Typographical Union, Local 11 (Memphis, Tenn.) records

Collection

Identifier: L1978-14

Staff Only

Scope and Content of the Records

The records of the International Typographical Union, Local 11, 1855-1862, 1908-1952, contain a 100th Anniversary Program from the organization. Also included are a photocopy of the New Member Obligation Book with full names of the members from 1908-1952 and a photocopy of the Treasurer's Book, 1855-1862.

Dates

1855-1862, 1908-1952

Creator

International Typographical Union. Local 11 (Memphis, Tenn.) (Organization)

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.

Historical Note About the International Typographical Union, Local 11 (Memphis, Tenn.)

At the third convention of journeymen printers, held in Cincinnati in 1852, the first national labor organization in America was launched, and Memphis Typographical Union was one of fourteen typographical associations that formed the National Typographical Union.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (in 3 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract:

The records of the International Typographical Union, Local 11, 1855-1862, 1908-1952, consist of a 100th Anniversary program of the Memphis Typographical Union as well as photocopies of a New Member Obligation Book and a Treasurer's Book.

Acquisition Information

Donated by International Typographical Union, Local 11 (Memphis, Tenn.), courtesy of Eugene Bernero, July 1978.

Related Archival Materials

Related Materials in This Repository

International Typographical Union Contract collection, 1898-1987 (L-Contracts_ITU)
International Typographical Union Women's International Auxiliary collection, 1911-1990 (L2000-05)

Related Materials in Other Repositories

Memphis Typographical Union, number 11, papers, 1874-1979, Memphis State University McWherter Library.

Separated Materials note

During processing, printed material was separated to other Southern Labor Archives collections. Consult Special Collections for access.

Separated to the Southern Labor Archives Constitutions and By-laws Collection

Memphis Typographical Union, Local 11, 1860

Processing Information

Processed by Alice Gernazian at the file level, 1978. 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.