Inventory of the Labor Unions Reference Collection, 1958-2001

Abstract

Collection contains materials such as newspaper clippings, flyers, publicly-distributed memoranda, form-letters, and agreement books pertaining to the organization and unionization of Duke’s non-academic employees. The collection ranges in date from 1965-2001 with bulk dates of 1965-1979. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.

Descriptive Summary

Repository: University Archives, Duke University
Creator: Duke University. University Archives.
Title: Labor Unions Reference Collection, 1958-2001
Language of Material: English
Extent: 0.5 Linear Feet, 500 Items
Location: For current information on the location of these materials, please consult the Library's online catalog.

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Collection Overview

Collection contains materials such as newspaper clippings, flyers, publicly-distributed memoranda, form-letters, and agreement books pertaining to the organization and unionization of Duke’s non-academic employees. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.

Administrative Information

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Access Restrictions

Patrons must sign the Acknowledgement of Legal Responsibility and Privacy Rights form before using this collection.

Collection is open for research.

Use Restrictions

Copyright for Official University records is held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law.

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The Worker's Chronicle, 1981-1982

Box 1

Newspaper Clippings, 1965-1979

Box 1

Newspaper Clippings, 1980-2001

Box 1

Unidentified [Miscellaneous publications], 1968, 1970, 1982

Box 1

Local 77 AFSCME - History, 1965

Box 1

Progressive Labor Party, 1975-1977

Box 1

University Administration Memoranda, 1970-1979

Box 1

Local 132F ATU (Amalgamated Transit Union), 1994

Box 1

Local 77 AFSCME, 1965-1969

Box 1

Faculty and Student Groups, 1966-1968; 1975; 1979; [199?]

Box 1

Unions, general, 1958 reprint

Box 1

Local 77 AFSCME, 1970-1979; undated

Box 1

Local 77 AFSCME - Agreements, 1972; 1975

Box 1

Local 465 IUOE (International Union of Operating Engineers), 1973-1982

Box 1

Miscellaneous Groups, 1975-1979

Box 1

Service Employees Council, [1969]

Box 1

Local 1199D, 1969-1970

Box 1

Historical Note

The Duke Employees Benevolent Society was formed in February 1965. It became affiliated with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFofL, in August, 1965, as Local 77. Collection contains materials, such as, newspaper clippings, flyers, publicly-distributed memoranda, form-letters, and agreement books pertaining to the organization and unionization of Duke's non-academic employees. The collection ranges in date from 1965-2001 with bulk dates of 1965-1979. This collection was compiled from a variety of sources by the University Archives for use in reference and research.