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Air Traffic Controllers' Strike, U.S., 1981

 Subject
Subject Source: Fast

Found in 29 Collections and/or Records:

Arch Bailey papers

 Collection
Identifier: L2011-10
Abstract:

Arch Bailey, a former PATCO employee and advocate for Controllers United, spent several decades lobbying for the rights of fired air traffic controllers to return to their jobs. The papers consist primarily of correspondence and reference files documenting the personal efforts of Arch Bailey as well as interactions between other members of Controllers United, the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration), and the Clinton Administration.

Dates: 1975-2002; Majority of material found within 1993 - 1996

Art Shostak PATCO collection

 Collection
Identifier: L2021-13
Abstract

The Art Shostak PATCO Collection consists of material from his research and relationship with PATCO, the Professional Airtraffic Controllers Organization. Arthur B. Shostak (1937-) is an American sociologist and futurist, and former professor of sociology at Drexel University.

Dates: 1979-2005

Bill Cousins collection of PATCO Local 321 materials

 Collection
Identifier: L2019-17
Abstract

The Bill Cousins collection of PATCO Local 321 material consists of news clippings, periodicals, audio tapes, legal files, and correspondence. Most of the material covers the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization's strike of 1981. Bill Cousins worked as an air traffic controller in Detroit, Michigan.

Dates: 1970-1995

Chet Kisling papers

 Collection
Identifier: L2005-17
Abstract:

Chet Kisling (born 1943) worked as an air traffic controller at the Atlanta Air Route Traffic Control Center in Hampton, Georgia. A member of the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO), he was fired after the organization's 1981 strike, along with 11,000 other U.S. controllers. The bulk of his papers consist of clippings, documentation of the lawsuit he was party to regarding his dismissal, and correspondence.

Dates: 1978-1996; Majority of material found within 1981 - 1982

Howard "Ty" Cobb papers

 Collection
Identifier: L2015-32
Abstract: Howard "Ty" Cobb joined PATCO, the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization, in 1975 while working as a GS14 Air Traffic Controller at the Atlanta Tower at Hartsfield Airport. He was terminated in the mass firing of striking air traffic controllers by the Reagan Administration in 1981, which also led to the dissolution of PATCO. Committee files, newsletters, newsclippings, photographs, audio recordings, and artifacts make up the Howard "Ty" Cobb papers, 1968-2001 (Bulk...
Dates: 1968-2001; Majority of material found within 1975 - 1981

Jacobs and Langford law firm records

 Collection
Identifier: L1984-12
Abstract:

Jacobs and Langford, law firm of partners Joseph Jacobs and James T. Langford, in Atlanta, Georgia. The records consist of case files.

Dates: 1945-1984

James Hebert PATCO collection

 Collection
Identifier: L2022-03
Abstract

James Hebert PATCO Collection, 1968-1986, consists of newspaper clippings, correspondence, periodicals, and legal materials relating to Hebert's career as an Air Traffic Controller and Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization member. Jim Hebert was an air traffic controller in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Dates: 1968-1986

Marlene and Ronald Palmer PATCO scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: L2011-18
Abstract:

The Marlene and Ronald Palmer PATCO Scrapbooks, 1979-2001, contain two photo albums compiled by Marlene (Marty) Palmer documenting the Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization (PATCO) strike, including photographs and quotes by her husband and former PATCO member, Ronald Palmer, as well as the Air Traffic Controllers Support Organization (ATCSO) formed by the spouses of PATCO members in 1979.

Dates: 1979-2001

Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization records, Accident files [Series XII]

 Series
Identifier: L1986-45_12
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 12 of 18) describes Series XII, Accident Files, 1970-1982 (8.5 linear feet of records in 20 boxes), which includes analysis of airline accidents...
Dates: 1957-1985

Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization records, Arbitration and Grievances [Series X]

 Series
Identifier: L1986-45_10
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 10 of 18) describes Series X, Arbitration and Greivances, 1969-1982 (17.75 linear feet of records in 43 boxes).

Dates: 1957-1985

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, Conventions [Series IX]

 Series
Identifier: L1986-45_09
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 9 of 18) describes Series IX, Conventions, 1969-1981 (1.25 linear feet of records in 3 boxes), documenting PATCO's annual national meetings.

Dates: 1957-1985

Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization records, Director's files [Series IV]

 Series
Identifier: L1986-45_04
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 4 of 18) describes Series IV, Director's Files, 1960-1982 (12 linear feet of records in 29 boxes), which contains the records of PATCO's Director...
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, Financial records [Series VIII]

 Series
Identifier: L1986-45_08
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 8 of 18) describes Series VIII, Financial Records, 1968-1981 (16 linear feet of records in 39 boxes), which documents the finances of the national...
Dates: 1957-1985

Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization records, Legal files [Series XVIII]

 Series
Identifier: L1986-45_18
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 18 of 18) describes Series XVIII, Legal Files, 1966-1983 (13 linear feet of records in 31 boxes), which contains correspondence and legal documents...
Dates: 1957-1985

Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization records, Legislative files [Series XVI]

 Series
Identifier: L1986-45_16
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 16 of 18) describes Series XVI, Legislative Files, 1969-1982 (3.75 linear feet of records in 9 boxes), which documents PATCO's lobbying efforts and...
Dates: 1957-1985

Professional Air Traffic Controllers Organization records, Membership Files [Series VII]

 Series
Identifier: L1986-45_07
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 7 of 18) describes Series VII, Membership Files, 1971-1981 (20 linear feet of records in 73 boxes), from the the administrative office in...
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, Public Relations and Newsclippings [Series XIV]

 Series
Identifier: L1986-45_14
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 14 of 18) describes Series XIV, Public Relations and Newsclippings, 1968-1982 (10 linear feet of records in 24 boxes), which includes public...
Dates: 1957-1985