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IBT Communications Department records

 Collection
Identifier: IBT0005

Scope and Contents

This collections contains the records of the Internation Brotherhood of Teamsters Communications Department dating from 1958-2011. Included are publications distibuted by the department dating from 1963-2011 and minutes of the General Executive Board from 1957-1958.

Dates

  • 1958-2011

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Some material may be copyrighted or restricted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collections.

Biographical / Historical

The Communications Department works closely with International Union departments, divisions, and affiliates to spread information on union programs and goals to members, their families, retirees, allied organizations, public officials, the news media, and the general public. The department also promotes Teamsters concerns and campaigns to the news media, and responds to media inquiries.

Extent

31 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collections contains the records of the Internation Brotherhood of Teamsters Communications Department dating from 1958-1983. Included are publications distibuted by the department dating from 1977-1983 and minutes of the General Executive Board from 1958-1959.

Arrangement

Organized into two series: Publications and Newspaper Clippings; Publications are further divided into two subseries, Teamsters Division Publications and Teamsters Division Pamplets and Printed Materials.

Physical Location

Materials may be stored off-site, and may require additional retrieval time. Please contact the Special Collections Research Center for more information.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Transferred by IBT Communications Department, May 10, 2010 [2010.070]

  • Labor Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
  • Labor unions Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
  • Publications Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Title
Guide to the Internation Brotherhood of Teamsters Communications Department records, 1958-1983
Status
Completed
Author
Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University
Date
2012, 2015
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University Repository

Contact:
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