Durham Central Labor Union records, circa 1921-1971

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Summary

Creator:
Durham Central Labor Union
Extent:
45 Linear Feet
6602 Items
Language:
English.
Collection ID:
RL.00340

Background

Scope and content:

Minutes, financial records, correspondence, memorabilia, and other materials from various Durham labor unions and their local umbrella organization, the Durham Central Labor Union. Accession 2001-0007 has been interfiled with accession 1999-0158.

The individual unions include: Tobacco Workers International Union Local 183; International Association of Bridge, Structural, and Ornamental Iron Workers Local 636; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 553; United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Local 522; Painters and Decorators Local 678; Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 585, Office Employees International Union Local 84; International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, and Helpers Local 81; and Bricklayers, Masons, and Plasterer's International Union Local 10.

Biographical / historical:

The Durham Central Labor Union is the umbrella organization for Durham labor unions.

The records came from the upper floor of the St. Luke Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ building, formerly Durham's Central Union Hall (or Labor Temple).

Acquisition information:
The David M. Rubenstein Rare Book Manuscript Library received this collection as a purchase, 1999.
Processing information:

Processed by Don Sechler

Completed May 18, 1999

Encoded by Ruth E. Bryan

This is unprocessed: materials may not have been ordered and described beyond their original condition.

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[Identification of item], Durham Central Labor Union, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University