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Joseph Jacobs papers

 Collection
Identifier: L1998-07
Abstract:

The collection contains materials related to attorney and union organizer Joseph Jacobs's work in the labor and civic community. Specifically, the papers cover his activities in the fields of labor, the Workmen's Circle (Arbeiter Ring), the Georgia Humanities Council and the Georgia Democratic Party.

Dates: 1929-1998

Józef J. Drozdowski collection

 Collection
Identifier: L2014-13
Abstract: In 1917, the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) was established at a convention in Washington, DC. Florence Ethridge presented the resolution to form NFFE as an affiliate of the American Federation of Labor (AFL). A week later AFL issued NFFE's charter. Józef J. Drozdowski has served has NFFE National Vice President and has been involved in the organization for over twenty years. The Józef J. Drozdowski collection (1990s; 2000s) includes sixteen National Federation of Federal...
Dates: circa 1990s-2000s

Louis M. Nunn papers

 Collection
Identifier: L1977-20
Abstract:

Louie Matthew Nunn was a member of the Carpenter's Local Union No. 256 (Savannah, Georgia) and served as the local's business manager for 31 years. His papers include correspondence, invitations and programs, newspaper clippings, and speeches, 1956-1957.

Dates: 1956-1975

Mary Lynn Walker American Federation of Government Employees collection

 Collection
Identifier: L2005-03
Abstract:

Mary Lynn Walker, a Georgia native, became very active in the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) in the late 1960s and rose to executive positons never before held by a female. The Mary Lynn Walker collection contains documents and newspaper articles chronicling labor employment issues such as unfair labor practices, age discrimination, and improper loans of government employment.

Dates: 1974-1975, 1979

Matt Lynch collection

 Collection
Identifier: L1988-10
Abstract

The Matt Lynch collection consists of materials regarding Lynch's history of labor organization and reform throughout the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, including his presidency of the Tennessee Labor Council.

Dates: 1950-1980

Morton H. Shapiro papers

 Collection
Identifier: L2008-04
Abstract

Morton H. Shapiro was a labor leader and civil rights activist who worked for the ILGWU and SEIU. The Morton H. Shapiro Collection, 1954-2007 consists of correspondence, autobiographical writings, printed material including newspaper clippings, invitations and programs, and an oral history.

Dates: 1954-1975, 1997, 2001, 2007

National Planning Association collection

 Collection
Identifier: L1988-05
Abstract:

The National Planning Association (NPA) was established in 1934 to engage in research in policy formation for the United States private sector. The collection contains a photograph, press release, and correspondence related to the presentation of the NPA's Gold Medal Award to former Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union (ACTWU) General President Murray Finley.

Dates: February 1988

Paul L. Styles, Sr. collection

 Collection
Identifier: L1973-57
Abstract:

The collection of Paul L. Styles Sr., 1950-1972, is composed primarily of his correspondence and speeches during his three years as a member of the National Labor Relations Board and his eleven years as the chief labor relations officer with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Dates: 1950-1972

Peter J. Conlon family collection

 Collection
Identifier: L2006-20
Abstract: Peter J. Conlon was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1869 and raised in Springfield, Illinois. He joined the International Association of Machinists in 1890 and served as an early organizer for the union. In 1895 he was elected to its General Executive Board. He later served the IAM as First Vice President, General Organizer, and Vice President for the United States before his death in March 1931. The collection consists of books, bound journals, photographs, posters, and artifacts, primarily...
Dates: 1889-1964

Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization records, Central Office Files [Series VI]

 Series
Identifier: L1986-45_06
Abstract The Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO) was formed in 1968 to represent the interests of federally employed air traffic controllers and was dissolved in 1981, after a strike against the United States government resulted in all PATCO members being fired from their Federal Aviation Administration jobs. This finding aid (number 6 of 18) describes Series VI, Central Office Files, 1967-1984 (30 linear feet of records in 71 boxes), records of the administrative office in...
Dates: 1957-1985

Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization records, Executive Vice President's files [Series II]

 Series
Identifier: L1986-45_02
Abstract: The Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO) was formed in 1968 to represent the interests of federally employed air traffic controllers and was dissolved in 1981, after a strike against the United States government resulted in all PATCO members being fired from their Federal Aviation Administration jobs. This finding aid (number 2 of 18) describes Series II, Executive Vice President's Files, 1972-1981 (4.25 linear feet of records in 10 boxes). The Executive Vice President...
Dates: 1957-1985

Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization records, President's files [Series I]

 Series
Identifier: L1986-45_01
Abstract: The Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO) was formed in 1968 to represent the interests of federally employed air traffic controllers and was dissolved in 1981, after a strike against the United States government resulted in all PATCO members being fired from their Federal Aviation Administration jobs. This finding aid (number 1 of 18) describes Series I, President's Files, 1968-1982 (14.5 linear feet of records in 35 boxes), documenting the officers and committees of...
Dates: 1957-1985

Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization records, Regional Vice President's files [Series III]

 Series
Identifier: L1986-45_03
Abstract: The Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO) was formed in 1968 to represent the interests of federally employed air traffic controllers and was dissolved in 1981, after a strike against the United States government resulted in all PATCO members being fired from their Federal Aviation Administration jobs. This finding aid (number 3 of 18) describes Series III, Regional Vice President's Files, 1968-1978 (1 linear foot of records in 3 boxes), which pertains to the southeastern...
Dates: 1957-1985

Robert Haynes International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers collection

 Collection
Identifier: L2015-22
Abstract

The Robert Haynes International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Collection, 1970-1996, consists of legal documents, pamphlets, periodicals, training materials, and benefits plans. Robert Haynes was a labor leader within both the IAMAW, Local Lodge 1650 and IAMAW and Air Transport District Lodge 142 with managed the workers for TWA airlines.

Dates: 1970-1996

Roy Groenert papers

 Collection
Identifier: L1973-50
Abstract:

Roy Groenert, former president of United Textile Workers Local 2563, was Director of Organization for the UTWA. Groenert's papers illuminate his interests in local union affairs, in organizing, and in the UTWA's suit which brought enforcement of the no-raid pacts signed after the merger of the AFL-CIO.

Dates: 1941-1973

Service Employees International Union, Southern Region records

 Collection
Identifier: L1973-40
Abstract: The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) represents health care workers, government workers, and property services workers (food, janitorial and security services). Formed in 1921 as the Building Service Employees International Union (BSEIU) as part of the AFL, the union changed its name in 1968. The Service Employees International Union, Southern Region records (1940-1945; 1951-1975) consists of correspondence, financial records, meeting minutes, legal documents, contract...
Dates: 1940-1945, 1951-1975

Stanton E. Smith papers

 Collection
Identifier: L1976-30
Abstract:

Stanton E. Smith (born 1905) was a labor leader in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He served as President of the Tennessee Federation of Labor and of the Tennessee State Labor Council. Smith's papers, 1938-1973, are comprised primarily of correspondence and other documents relating to his duties in those organizations, the Chattanooga Central Labor Union, and the Southern Labor School. The papers also include photographs and printed material.

Dates: 1938-1973

Stewart Acuff papers

 Collection
Identifier: L2012-19
Abstract

Former president of the Atlanta Labor Council, Stewart Acuff later served as Director of Organizing for the AFL-CIO. his papers consist of speeches, agendas, manuscripts and drafts, and notes from 1998-2011.

Dates: 1998-2011

Tom Backus papers

 Collection
Identifier: L1982-16
Abstract:

The papers of Tom Backus, 1966-1981, contain both personal and professional information regarding his affiliation with the Plumbers and Steamfitters Union, Local 72, and the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry.

Dates: 1966-1981

United Food & Commercial Workers Union of America, Local 204 (Charlotte, N.C.) records

 Collection
Identifier: L1996-13
Abstract

The United Food & Commercial Workers Union of America, Local 204 (Charlotte, N.C.) records, 1977-1994, consist of financial and membership records, organizing materials, contract negotiations, grievances, office files, and correspondence. UFCW Local 204 is based in Charlotte, North Carolina and primarily represents the interests of grocery store and nursing home employees.

Dates: 1977-1994

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International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 10
Meany, George, 1894-1980 6
AFL-CIO 5
Georgia Federation of Labor 5
AFL-CIO. Atlanta Labor Council 4
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AFL-CIO. Civil Rights Department 4
Atlanta Federation of Trades 4
Eads, Gary 4
Kehrer, E. T. 4
Leyden, John F. 4
Meyers, Robert E. 4
Poli, Robert 4
Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (Washington, D.C.) 4
Textile Workers Union of America 4
Torchia, Domenic 4
AFL-CIO. Region 8 (Knoxville, Tenn.) 3
American Federation of Labor 3
Georgia State AFL-CIO 3
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 3
United Textile Workers of America 3
A. Philip Randolph Institute 2
AFL-CIO. Alabama Labor Council 2
AFL-CIO. Committee on Political Education 2
AFL-CIO. Tennessee State Labor Council 2
AFSCME. District Council 14 (Atlanta, Ga.) 2
Abercrombie, E. L. 2
Atlanta Building Trades Council 2
Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators, and Paperhangers of America. District Council 38 2
Congress of Industrial Organizations (U.S.) 2
Georgia Power Company 2
Giles, J. W. (James William), 1925- 2
Haigler, Carey 2
Houk, Charles M. 2
International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union 2
International Union of Operating Engineers 2
International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America 2
J.P. Stevens & Co. 2
Kefauver, Estes 2
Laundry, Dry Cleaning, and Dye House Workers' International Union. Local 218 (Atlanta, Ga.) 2
Mathias, Charles, 1913- 2
National Federation of Federal Employees 2
Sala, James 2
Schnitzler, F. William (Frank William), 1904- 2
Tennessee Committee on Political Education 2
Tennessee State Industrial Union Council 2
United States. National Labor Relations Board 2
United Steelworkers of America 2
Weeks, Barney H. 2
AFL-CIO. Asheville Central Labor Council (Asheville, N.C.) 1
AFL-CIO. Region 5 1
AFL-CIO. Region 6 1
AFSCME 1
AFSCME. Local 1644 (Atlanta, Ga.) 1
Abel, I. W. (Iorwith Wilbur), 1908-1987 1
Acree, D. S. (Dorsey S.) 1
Acuff, Stewart 1
Air Line Pilots Association 1
Alabama Iron and Steel Council 1
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel, and Tin Workers. Local 1131 (Birmingham, Ala.) 1
Amalgamated Association of Street, Electric Railway and Motor Coach Employees of America. Division 732 (Atlanta, Ga.) 1
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America 1
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America. Southern Region 1
Amalgamated Clothing and Textile Workers Union 1
American Federation of Government Employees 1
American Federation of Labor. Southern Region 1
Atlanta Housing Authority 1
Atlanta Newspapers (Firm : Atlanta, Ga.) 1
Backus, Tom (Thomas H.) 1
Bader, Jesse M. (Jesse Moren) 1
Barber, Harry T. 1
Barrett, James F. 1
Beirne, Joseph A. 1
Bernstein, Rachel (Interviewer) 1
Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators, and Paperhangers of America. Local 193 (Atlanta, Ga.) 1
Brown, Joseph M., 1851-1932 1
Buffenbarger, Tom (R. Thomas), 1950- 1
Building Service Employees' International Union 1
Butler, Herb (James Herbert), 1927-2008 1
Chandler, Henry W. 1
Chattanooga Central Labor Union 1
Christopher, Paul R. 1
Clement, Frank Goad 1
Clitheroe, William E. 1
Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (U.S.) 1
Columbus Labor Temple (Columbus, Ga.) 1
Communications Workers of America 1
Communications Workers of America. Local 3204 (Atlanta, Ga.) 1
Congress of Industrial Organizations (U.S.). Alabama Region 1
Congress of Industrial Organizations (U.S.). Community Relations Department 1
Conlon, Peter J. 1
Conlon, Peter J., III 1
Conlon, Peter J., Jr. 1
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft Corporation 1
Cook, Clair Marvin 1
Cox, Val 1
DeMore, Matthew, 1903-1976 1
Democratic National Convention (1952 : Chicago, Ill.) 1
Democratic Party (Ga.) 1
Disney World Service Trade Council 1
Dixie Manufacturing Company 1
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