International Convention records
Scope and Contents
This collection is comprised of materials produced by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters' International Conventions dating from 1906-2011. The materials include organizational logistics, convention programs, delegate lists, material produced by Convention committees, transcripts of speeches, proceedings for each convention, proposed and adopted Constitutions, and reports.
Dates
- 1906-2011
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 International Convention is considered to be the highest deliberative body of the IBT. From its founding in 1903 to 1912 the International Convention was held annually. From 1912 to 1915 it was held every three years. From 1915 to date it is held every five years. Conventions usually run five days during which officers are nominated, committees report out, invited speakers speak and resolutions are passed.
Extent
10 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection is comprised of materials produced by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters' International Conventions dating from 1906-2011. The materials include organizational logistics, convention programs, delegate lists, material produced by Convention committees, transcripts of speeches, proceedings for each convention, proposed and adopted Constitutions, and reports.
Arrangement
Organized into two series: Convention Organization and Logistics material and Convention Publications
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 the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, 2012 January 4 [2012.003].
- Labor Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Labor and laboring classes Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Labor unions Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Labor unions -- United States -- History -- 20th century Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
- Title
- Guide to the International Convention records1908-2006
- Author
- Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University
- Date
- 2014
- 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
