Labor Unions Reference collection, 1958-2001

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Summary

Creator:
Duke University. University Archives
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.
Extent:
0.5 Linear Feet
Language:
Material in English
Collection ID:
UA.01.11.0009
University Archives Record Group:
01 -- General Information and University History
01 -- General Information and University History > 11 -- Reference Collections

Background

Scope and content:

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.

Biographical / historical:

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.

Acquisition information:
The University Archives Labor Union collection was compiled by University Archives staff from a variety of sources, including the Employee Union Local 77, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Employee Union Local 465, and Employee Union 1199 D.
Processing information:

Processed by Sherrie Bowser, October 2006

Encoded by Kimberly Sims, October 2007

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects

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Subjects:
Labor unions -- North Carolina -- Durham
Names:
Duke University -- History -- 20th century

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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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[Identification of item], Labor Unions Reference Collection, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.