Box 956

Scope and Content of the records From the Collection: The Records, 1899-1977 (predominantly 1899-1956) of Carpenters Local 256 (Savannah, GA) comprise minutes, financial documents, legal papers, correspondence and printed items. The minutes of local 256 incorporate those of predecessor Locals 1847 and 1826 and constitute the bulk of the Records. They reflect the wide range of the local's concerns: full employment for its members, especially at the Savannah Gypsum Plant, airport and Shipyards, Parris Island, and Hinesville, GA; advising...