IBT Communications Department records
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
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters (Organization)
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America (Organization)
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
