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International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local Lodge 1767 (Sarasota, Fla.) records

 Collection
Identifier: L1994-07

Scope and Content of the Records

The collection mainly consists of contract files, which includes negotiations and correspondence. The arbitration files include court cases and transcripts, as well as grievances and more correspondence. Arbitration and contract negotiations of Local 1767 were often over seniority, work place issues, and grievances. The office records consist of files for the day to day affairs of the local. Also included are some OSHA safety records concerning Beryllium and machine standards from the company (Loral American Beryllium Co., Inc.) as well as materials related to strikes in 1983 and 1992. Some artifacts of the local include constitution books, minutes, contracts and agreement booklets.

Dates

  • 1959-1997
  • Majority of material found within 1970 - 1990

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 about the International Association of Machinists, Local Lodge 1767

The International Association of Machinists Local Lodge No. 1767 was chartered in 1961 in Sarasota, Florida. Most of the members worked for Loral American Beryllium Company, Inc. The lodge was decertified in March 1994.

Extent

4.6 Linear Feet (in 11 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract:

The International Association of Machinists Local Lodge No. 1767 was chartered in 1961 in Sarasota, Florida. The collection mainly consists of contract files, which includes negotiations and correspondence.

Acquisition Information

Donated by IAM Local Lodge 1767, July 1994.

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 DeAnna L. Janecek at the file level, March 2001. Most of the original order of the folders within each series was maintained

Subjects

Related Names

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local Lodge 1767 (Sarasota, Florida):
Subtitle
A Guide to Its Records at Georgia State University Library
Status
Completed
Author
Georgia State University Library
Date
May 2001
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.
  • 2006, 2007: EAD revised by William Hardesty.

Repository Details

Repository Details

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