William N. Jenkins collection

Collection

Identifier: L2002-07

Staff Only
Not requestable

Scope and Content of the Collection

The Jenkins collection, 1949-1983, consists primarily of artifacts and non-printed materials, collected through his association with the UFCW (United Food and Commercial Workers) and the RCIA (Retail Clerks International Association) Local 1063. The bulk of these artifacts are plaques presented to Jenkins in recognition of his continual achievements in his field. Other artifacts include memorabilia from conventions, including convention brochures, as well as photographs.

Dates

Creation: 1949-1983

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.

Biography of William N. Jenkins

William N. Jenkins was born November 6, 1923. While working for the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company he was introduced to the Retail Clerks Union, and in 1941 he joined the Local 1063, now known as the United Food and Commercial workers Local 1996. In 1949 Jenkins became President and Executive Officer for Local 1063, a position he held for 33 years. In 1972 Jenkins was elected International Vice-President of the Retail Clerks International Union. Along with this position Jenkins also served in the following positions: President of the Georgia State Food and Beverage Trade Council; Vice-President of the Georgia State AFL-CIO, 1974-1978; Vice-President of the Atlanta Labor Council, 1964-1969; and also, Chairman of the Organized Labor and Workmen's Circle Awards Committee. Jenkins was also responsible for the establishment of the Georgia State AFL-CIO Office and Employees Pension Program. In 1976 Organized Labor and Workmen's Circle named him "Labor Man of the Year in Georgia".

Extent

4 Linear Feet (in 18 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract:

The collection consists primarily of artifacts and non-printed materials, collected through Jenkins' association with the UFCW (United Food and Commercial Workers) and the RCIA (Retail Clerks International Association) Local 1063. The bulk of these artifacts are plaques presented to Jenkins in recognition of his continual achievements in his field. Other artifacts include memorabilia from conventions, including convention brochures, as well as photographs.