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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

  • Creation: 1901-1978

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.

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.

Arrangement

The records are arranged into three series:
  1. Series I: International Association of Machinists, Lodge 8 records, 1901-1978
  2. Series II: International Association of Machinists, Lodge 842 records, 1914-1916
  3. Series III: International Association of Machinists, Lodge 918 records, 1923-1969

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.

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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

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

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