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Tobacco Workers International Union contract collection

 Collection
Identifier: L-Contracts_TWIU

Scope and Content of the Collection

The collection contains seven contracts dated 1948-1968.

Dates

  • Creation: 1948-1968

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.

This collection is stored off-site. Contact archivist in advance to view these materials; 24-hour notice is required.

Historical Note

The Tobacco Workers International Union, founded in 1895, fought to end the use of child labor in the tobacco industry, and to improve working conditions. In 1978 the TWIU merged into the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers' International Union.

Extent

0.21 Linear Feet (in 7 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Off-Site Storage

This collection is stored off-site. Contact archivist in advance to view these materials; 24-hour notice is required.

Acquisition Information

These materials were separated from one or more collections in the Southern Labor Archives for inclusion in the Archives’ contracts and agreement collection.

Subjects

Record Groups

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Tobacco Workers International Union:
Subtitle
A Guide to the TWIU Contract Collection at Georgia State University Library
Status
Completed
Author
Georgia State University Library
Date
June 13, 2012
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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