Charles M. Houk papers
Collection
Identifier: L1982-07
Scope and Content of the Papers
The collection consists of the papers of Charles M. Houk from 1939-1965. Includes personal correspondence (1951-1964), correspondence relating to the Tennessee Committee on Political Education (COPE), and some correspondence between Houk and Senator Estes Kefauver (1946-1961). Additional records relating to the Tennessee State Labor Council include financial records including annual statements and audits (1956-1963), minutes, legislative reports (1939-1961), convention files, and newspaper clippings. Additional records pertaining to the Tennessee Committee on Political Education document the Committee's involvement in monitoring various political campaigns at both the state and national level.
Dates
- 1939-1965
Creator
- Houk, Charles M. (Person)
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.
Biography of Charles M. Houk
Charles M. Houk served as Secretary-Treasurer, Tennessee Federation of Labor; Treasurer, Tennessee State Labor Council, 1956-1963; Director, Tennessee State Labor Council, Committee on Political Education (COPE), 1956-1963.
Extent
1 Linear Feet (in 3 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract:
Charles M. Houk held many prominent labor positions in Tennessee from 1956 through 1963. His papers include correspondence, financial documents, minutes, and legislative reports relating to the Tennessee Committee on Political Education and the Tennessee State Labor Council.
Acquisition Information
Donated by Charles Houk, March 19, 1982.
Separated Materials
During processing, materials were separated to other Southern Labor Archives Collections. For pamphlets, see the Southern Labor Archives Pamphlet Collection finding aid (note that this collection has been weeded over time). For periodicals, see the Southern Labor Archives Periodicals Collection finding aid or catalog. For constitutions and bylaws, consult Special Collections for access.
Separated to Southern Labor Archives Constitutions and Bylaws
- Merger agreement between the Executive Council of the Tennessee Federation of Labor and the Executive Board of the Tennessee State Industrial Union Council, 1955
- Tennessee State Labor Council, 1957
- Tennessee State Labor Council, 1959
- Tennessee State Labor Council, 1961
- By-Laws, Knoxville C.O.P.E., undated
- By-Laws, Nashville and Middle Tennessee C.O.P.E., undated
Separated to Southern Labor Archives Pamphlets
- Tennessee Department of Employment Security Dedication of the New Knoxville Employment Office, 1957
- Tennessee State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (Three pamphlets supporting Estes Kefauver for the Senate race, 1960. Factual information concerning the National Right to Work Committee, 1963.)
Southern Labor Archives Periodicals
- CIO Labor Journal, 1955
- East Tennessee Labor News, 1951-1963
- The Labor World, 1948-1964
- Memphis Union News, 1959-1963
- Trades and Labor News, 1951-1964
- West Tennessee Labor News, 1952; 1957
Processing Information
Inventoried by James B. Murray at the file level, August 29,1984.
Creator
- Houk, Charles M. (Person)
- Title
- Charles M. Houk:
- Subtitle
- A Guide to His Papers at Georgia State University Library
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Georgia State University Library
- Date
- August 1984
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- June 2001: EAD finding aid created by Apex Data Services.
- August 2004, 2007: Revised by William Hardesty.
- 2005: Revised by Amanda Brown.
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