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International Association of Machinists, Lodge 8 (Macon, Ga.) records

 Collection
Identifier: L1981-06

Scope and Content of the Records

The Records, 1901-1978, of International Association of Machinists, Lodge 8 (Macon, Georgia) consist of bound ledgers recording expenses, receipt of union dues, and other income. Also included are a few financial ledgers from IAM Locals 842 and 918, two other Macon lodges that merged into Lodge 8.

Dates

  • 1901-1978

Creator

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.

Historical Note

The United Machinists and Mechanical Engineers of America was founded in 1888. In 1889, the name was changed to National Association of Machinists. Two years later, it became known as the International Association of Machinists and in 1965, this was changed to the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.

IAM Locals 842 and 918, two other Macon lodges merged into Local Lodge 8 to represent all the Machinists in Macon, Georgia.

Extent

3.34 Linear Feet (in 8 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract:

International Association of Machinists, Lodge 8 (Macon, Georgia) Records, 1901-1978, consist of bound ledgers recording expenses, receipt of union dues, and other income. Also included are financial ledgers from two other Macon IAM lodges (locals 842 and 918) that merged into Lodge 8.

Acquisition Information

Donated by James Coker, International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local Lodge 1, May 1981.

Related Archival Materials

Georgia State University Library is the official repository for the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, and the collection includes the Grand Lodge records as well as numerous Local and District Lodges. Please see the IAMAW Research Guide for more collections. In addition, GSU Digital Collections includes complete, full-text runs of the Machinist Monthly Journal and the Machinists Newspaper available in GSU Digital Collections as well as numerous photographs and local publications from both the US and Canada.

Processing Information

Processed by Special Collections Staff at the file level, circa 1981.

Subjects

Related Names

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Lodge 8 (Macon, Georgia):
Subtitle
A Guide to Its Records at Georgia State University Library
Status
Completed
Author
Georgia State University Library
Date
1981
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Revision Statements

  • May 2001: EAD finding aid created by Apex Data Services.
  • March 2003: EAD edited by Morna Gerrard.
  • August 2007: EAD edited by William Hardesty.

Repository Details

Repository Details

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