AFL-CIO Records
Collection
Identifier: LR002929
Scope and Content
Four reels of microfilm obtained from the records department of the AFL-CIO. Specifically filmed were correspondence files between the AFL and the national offices of the AFT (1916-52) - Reel #1-4; ALPA (1938-52 ) - Reel #2-4, and UAW (1938-48) - Reel #3.
Dates
- 1916 - 1952
Language of Materials
Material entirely in English.
Access
Collection is open for research.
Use
Refer to the Walter P. Reuther Library
Rules for Use of Archival Materials.
History
The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) was created in 1955 when the AFL and CIO merged to create the largest federation of unions in the United States.
Extent
.25 Linear Feet : 4 microfilm reels
Abstract
Four reels of microfilm obtained from the records department of the AFL-CIO. Specifically filmed were correspondence files between the AFL and the national offices of the AFT (1916-52) - Reel #1-4; ALPA (1938-52 ) - Reel #2-4, and UAW (1938-48) - Reel #3.
Arrangement
The collection consists of microfilm, materials have not been arranged.
Acquisition
Obtained from the records department of the AFL-CIO.
Processing History
Processed and finding aid written by Jared Quist on January 30, 2020.
- Title
- Guide to the AFL-CIO Records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by Jared Quist.
- Date
- [2020-01-16]
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Walter P. Reuther Library Repository
Contact:
5401 Cass Ave.
Detroit MI 48202 USA
5401 Cass Ave.
Detroit MI 48202 USA