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Freddie Elmer Halstead papers

 Collection
Identifier: L1972-41
Abstract:

Fred Halstead worked as an organizer for the Textile Workers Union of America throughout the South during the 1950s and 1960s, and took part in strikes in South Georgia and Alabama. Halstead's papers include Textile Workers Union of America activity reports relating his various organizing campaigns, 1959, 1961-1967. The papers include histories of strikes in South Georgia and Alabama, minutes of the Los Angeles Joint Board, correspondence and printed material.

Dates: 1953-1967

Gary M. Fink papers

 Collection
Identifier: L1998-06
Abstract

Research files and conference planning materials, circa 1972-1998, created and gathered by Gary M. Fink, historian of the American Labor movement. This collection is unprocessed.

Dates: Majority of material found in circa 1972-1998

George L. Googe papers

 Collection
Identifier: L1972-80
Abstract:

The papers, 1946-1961, reflect primarily the work of George L. Googe (1900-1961) as secretary-treasurer of the International Printing Pressmen's Union and as director of AFL operations in the South. The bulk of the collection consists of printed reports, articles, clippings, and organizing information.

Dates: 1946-1961

H. L. Mitchell Collection

 Collection
Identifier: L1972-85
Abstract H.L. Mitchell Collection, 1970-1981, consists of correspondence, book reviews, clippings, flyers, speeches, and other materials relating to H.L. Mitchell and the Southern Tenant Farmers Association. Harry Leland Mitchell was a lifelong union activist and co-founder of the Southern Tenant Farmers’ Union (STFU) in eastern Arkansas, one of the first integrated labor unions in the United States. The STFU was unique among unions in “encouraging members to leave,” helping them find a life outside...
Dates: 1970-1981

Harry Moore collection

 Collection
Identifier: L1972-92
Abstract:

Harry Moore was an organizer and the Director of Legislation for the Glass Bottle Blowers Association of the United States and Canada. His papers contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, circulars, flyers, leaflets, contracts, pamphlets, and company advertisements, 1962-1970.

Dates: 1962-1970

Harry T. Barber papers

 Collection
Identifier: L1978-12
Abstract: The collection consists of records relating to Harry T. Barber's career as Field Representative of the AFL-CIO Region VI from 1966-1973. Includes correspondence, minutes, legal documents, and printed material. Major correspondents include Directors of AFL-CIO Region VI Charles Gillman, Oliver Singleton, and James Sala; AFL-CIO Director of Organization, William Kircher; President of the Alabama Labor Council, Barney Weeks; and President of the Hillsborough County (Fla.) Central Labor Council,...
Dates: 1966-1973

Henry W. Chandler papers

 Collection
Identifier: L1974-46
Abstract:

The collection consists of papers of Henry W. Chandler, secretary, Georgia Federation of Labor and president, Atlanta Federation of Trades, from 1918-1973. Includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, and printed materials relating to Chandler's work for those and other organizations.

Dates: 1918-1973

Herb Butler papers

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Identifier: L2005-27
Abstract Herb Butler was born November 4, 1927 in Silver Grove, Kentucky In his career with the union he served as Chairman, Region & Servicing Representative, a member of the Employment Security Agency Advisory Council, Director of the Atlanta area UAW from 1969 to 1990, and Chairman of Local the Local 10 Retirees chapter. He was loved and respected by his peers, and became one of the most influential leaders in labor union history in the state of Georgia. The Herb Butler United Auto Workers...
Dates: 1935-2005

Herb Green papers

 Collection
Identifier: L1984-48
Abstract:

Herb Green began his career in the labor movement shortly after being employed in the General Motors plant in Doraville, Georgia, in 1948, by serving on the union's collective bargaining committee. His Papers, 1959-1981, include thirty photographs of Green (also pictured are Andrew Young, Lane Kirkland, Sen. Walter Mondale, and Sen. Jim Sasser), and newspaper articles about him.

Dates: 1959-1981

Herb Mabry Tribute album collection

 Collection
Identifier: L2000-11
Abstract:

Herb Mabry Tribute album collection, 2000, consists of photographs taken during the event to honor the former president of the Georgia AFL-CIO, who served 1972-1999. The collection consists of photographs of Mabry and his family, and Georgia labor and political leaders.

Dates: circa 2000

Howard D. Walton papers

 Collection
Identifier: L2006-05
Abstract

Howard D. Walton (1926-2006) was president of the Florida Congress of Industrial Organizations during its merger with the Florida Federation of Labor. His collection includes a scrapbook, 1955-1959, documenting his career, as well as photographs and a draft of a scholarly article, 1970, 1993, circa 2006, undated.

Dates: 1955-1959, 1970, 1993, circa 2006, undated

International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Office of the International President records

 Collection
Identifier: L2018-07
Abstract

International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Office of the International President Records consist of materials from the office onf IAMAW International President Tom Buffenbarger, 1979-2004.

Dates: 1979-2004

International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers oral histories

 Collection
Identifier: L-OH_IAMAW
Scope and Contents

Georgia State University Library, Special Collections Department holds over 70 oral history interviews with retirees, members, and leaders of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. Most of the interviews have been conducted by IAMAW Grand Lodge personel or Southern Labor Archives Staff. Many of the interviews have been transcribed.

Dates: 1986, 2003, 2011-2019

International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers photograph collection

 Collection
Identifier: L1985-13
Abstract:

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Photograph Collection largely consists of black and white 8" x 10" photographs which were used in its publications, the Machinists Monthly Journal and later, the Machinist.

Dates: circa 1890-1980; Majority of material found within 1940 - 1975

International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers records

 Collection
Identifier: L1992-14
Abstract: The United Machinists and Mechanical Engineers of America was founded in 1888. In 1889, the name changed to the National Association of Machinists. Two years later, it became known as the International Association of Machinists and in 1965, this was changed to the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Collection documents the growth of a machinists union, founded in Atlanta, into an international...
Dates: 1891-2002; Majority of material found within 1935 - 1989

International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers souvenir program

 Collection
Identifier: L2015-48
Abstract

International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) souvenir program, 28 June 1969, is from the banquet held to honor Roy Siemiller and Matthew DeMore upon the end of their terms as IAMAW president and general secretary-treasurer, respectively.

Dates: 28 June 1969

International Association of Machinists, Southeastern Regional Office of Education records

 Collection
Identifier: L1972-02
Abstract:

Manuals, correspondence, printed material, and notes describe political, vocational, and labor education in the Southern and Mid-Western states, Panama and Puerto Rico, 1947-1971.

Dates: 1947-1971

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 84 (Atlanta, Ga.) records

 Collection
Identifier: L1986-21
Abstract:

The records of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 84, 1923-1986 (bulk 1971-1986), consist primarily of the administrative, office, and reference files of J.W. Giles, documenting the day-to-day operations of the union as well as Giles' interactions with the executive and international boards of the IBEW.

Dates: 1923-1986; Majority of material found within 1971 - 1986

Iron Workers Tennessee Valley and Vicinity District Council records

 Collection
Identifier: L1996-12
Abstract:

Donated by John "Joe" Ward Merritt, President of the District Council of Iron Workers of Tennessee Valley Trades and Labor Council, this collection contains speeches, expense reports, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) materials and bound copies of the unions' periodical The Ironworker.

Dates: 1959-1995

J. B. Pate collection

 Collection
Identifier: L1972-22
Abstract:

The J. B. Pate collection contains newspaper clippings, correspondence and other printed materials about the work of J. B. Pate, former president of the Georgia Federation of Labor.

Dates: 1939-1962

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International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers 11
Meany, George, 1894-1980 7
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Torchia, Domenic 5
United Textile Workers of America 5
AFL-CIO. Atlanta Labor Council 4
AFL-CIO. Civil Rights Department 4
Atlanta Federation of Trades 4
Georgia State AFL-CIO 4
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American Federation of Labor 3
Haigler, Carey 3
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 3
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Winpisinger, William W. 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
Beirne, Joseph A. 2
Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators, and Paperhangers of America. District Council 38 2
Chandler, Henry W. 2
Christopher, Paul R. 2
Clitheroe, William E. 2
Coalition of Labor Union Women (U.S.) 2
Congress of Industrial Organizations (U.S.) 2
Fink, Gary M. 2
Georgia Power Company 2
Georgia State University. Southern Labor Archives 2
Giles, J. W. (James William), 1925- 2
Gossett, Albert W. 2
Green, Herb (Herbert C.) 2
Halstead, Freddie Elmer 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
Jenkins, William N., 1923-2002 2
Kefauver, Estes 2
King, Frank Herbert 2
Kirkland, Lane 2
Kuettner, Alfred G. 2
LaPorte, Philip A. 2
Laundry, Dry Cleaning, and Dye House Workers' International Union. Local 218 (Atlanta, Ga.) 2
Lucia, Carmen, 1902-1985 2
Mason, Lucy Randolph, 1882-1959 2
Mathias, Charles, 1913- 2
McGill, Eula, 1911-2003 2
Mitchell, H. L. (Harry Leland), 1906-1989 2
Moore, James O., 1905-1972 2
Nance, A. Steve, 1895-1938 2
National Federation of Federal Employees 2
Pate, J. B. 2
Pollard, William Edward, 1915- 2
Schnitzler, F. William (Frank William), 1904- 2
Singleton, Oliver W., 1908-1989 2
Styles, Paul (Paul Lefayette), 1907-1980 2
Tennessee Committee on Political Education 2
Tennessee State Industrial Union Council 2
True, Martha, 1924-2008 2
United States. National Labor Relations Board 2
United Steelworkers of America 2
Usery, W. J., Jr., 1923-2016 2
Via, Emory F. (Emory Franklin), 1925-2003 2
Weeks, Barney H. 2
Williams, Elijah H. (Elijah Henson), 1895-1972 2
AFL-CIO. Asheville Central Labor Council (Asheville, N.C.) 1
AFL-CIO. Region 4 1
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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
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