Royal Industrial Union Records

Collection

Identifier: 2004-0122

Staff Only

Scope and Content

The records consist of index cards with information about picketing duty for a strike in 1967, dues and retirement date cards for retirees, and union membership information. Also included is a June 1968 telephone directory for the Royal Typewriter Company.

Dates

Creation: undated, 1966-1972

Restrictions on Access

Researchers must consult with archivist prior to access.

Restrictions on Use

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

The Royal Typewriter Company was founded in 1906 by Thomas Fortune Ryan and E.B. Hess in Hartford, Connecticut, and the company quickly became one of the leading producers of office machinery. At some point the plant was unionized and represented by the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America, Local 265. In 1948 the workers voted to replace the union with the United Auto Workers, AFL-CIO, Local 937. In 1965, Litton Industries acquired Royal Typewriter and in January 1972 announced plans to shut down the Hartford plant. By 1973, the shutdown was complete, and in 1992 the facility was destroyed by fire.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Union that represented workers at the Royal Typewriter Company in Hartford, Connecticut. Records consist of index cards of information created by the union about workers for a strike in 1967 and dues paid by members.

Related Material

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