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International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local Lodge 6 (Galveston, Tex.) records

 Collection
Identifier: L2005-24

Scope and Content of the Records

The records of IAM Local Lodge 6, 1929-1962, include ledgers, dues books, and artifacts.

Dates

  • Creation: 1929-1962

Creator

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research use. Some items in the collections are restricted because of their fragile condition. All restrictions are noted in the finding aid.

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.

History of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local Lodge 6

IAM Local Lodge 6 in Galveston, Texas, was founded in the late 1880s during the International Association of Machinists' initial organizing push. The lodge represented workers in a variety of industries in and around Galveston. In July 2005, Local Lodge 6 merged with Local Lodge 1786.

Extent

5.5 Linear Feet (in 8 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract:

International Association of Machinists, Local Lodge 6 (Galveston, Texas), was founded in the late 1880s and merged with Local Lodge 1786 in July 2005. The lodge represented workers in a variety of industries in and around Galveston. Its records, 1929-1962, include ledgers, dues books, and artifacts.

Arrangement

The records are arranged by record type.

Acquisition Information

Donated by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Communications Department, 2005-2006 (accessions L2005-24 and L2006-11).

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 Kira Homo at the file level, June 2007.

Related Names

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local Lodge 6 (Galveston, Texas):
Subtitle
A Guide to Its Records at Georgia State University Library
Status
Completed
Author
Georgia State University Library
Date
June 2007
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Repository Details

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