Local 961 Records - Harry Bath Files
Scope and Contents
This collection consists of materials collected by Harry Bath of IBT Local 961. The files and scrapbooks pertain to Bath’s time as President of IBT Local 961. Other materials in the collection include memorabilia such as pins, a jacket, and desk decorations.
Dates
- 1957-2012
Conditions Governing Access
This item is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Some materials may be copyrighted. It is the patron's obligation to determine and satisfy copyright or other case restrictions when publishing or otherwise distributing materials found in the collection.
Biographical / Historical
Harry Bath was born in 1925. He was a member of Teamsters Local 961 for 41 years. He served as president of Local 961 for 27 of those years. Additionally, Bath held the position of Teamsters Joint Council 54 for 11 years, as well as many other positions on Teamster and Trucking boards. Upon retiring in 1988, Bath became a member of the Teamsters Retiree Association. Harry Bath passed away in 2012.
Extent
32 Cubic Feet (Scrapbooks, plaques, artifacts, correspondence)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection contains materials, including files and objects, collected by Harry Bath during his time as a member of Teamsters Local 961 and the Teamsters Retiree Association.
Arrangement
Series 1 is arranged chronologically. Series 2 is arranged by memorabilia type.
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
This collection was a gift of Harry Bath’s daughter, Paula Bath. It was transferred from IBT in 2016.
- Title
- Guide to Local 961 Records- Harry Bath Files, 1957-2012
- Author
- Special Collections Research Center, The George Washington University
- 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
