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Connecticut Labor Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2001-0051

Scope and Content Note

The collection contains publications, contracts, convention materials, constitutions, shop manuals, labor agreements, histories, pamphlets and other published materials gathered from labor unions and organizations in Connecticut. Some of these organizations include the AFL-CIO, the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, the American Federation of Teachers, the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers of America, the Capital City Lodge #354, the Connecticut American Federation of Labor, the Connecticut Employees Union Independent, the Connecticut Federation of Labor, the Connecticut State AFL-CIO, the Connecticut State Employees Association, the Dictaphone Employees Federal Labor Union, the Diocesan Labor Institute, the Greater Hartford Labor Council, the Hartford Central Labor Union, the International Association of Machinists, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, the International Ladies Garment Workers Union, the Metal Trades Council of New London County, the Norwich Central Labor Council, the United Automobile, Aircraft and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America.

Dates

  • 1897-1995

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use and Copyright Information

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from both the University of Connecticut Libraries and the owner(s) of the copyright.

History

This is an artificial collection of materials associated with labor unions, issues and persons in Connecticut.

Extent

14 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

The collection contains publications, contracts, convention materials, constitutions, shop manuals, labor agreements, histories, pamphlets and other published materials gathered from labor unions and organizations in Connecticut.

Provenance and Acquisition

The collection was built by gathering items that came with other donations from many sources and donors, in the 1980s and 1990s.

Related Material

Archives & Special Collections has a substantial collection of materials pertaining to Connecticut labor. For detailed information on these collections please contact the curator or ask at the Reference Room desk.

Title
Connecticut Labor Collection
Status
Published
Author
Archives & Special Collections staff
Date
2013 October
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library Repository

Contact:
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