Finding aid for the International Typographical Union, Local 482 records
Title:
International Typographical Union, Local 482 records
Repository:
Ohio University
Phone: 740-593-2710
http://www.ohio.edu/library/collections/archives-special-collections/
Creator:
International Typographical Union. Local 482.
Dates:
1924-1986
Quantity:
2.4 cubic feet (3 boxes, 11 ledgers)
Abstract:
 The International Typographical Union, Local 482 records span from 1924 to 1986 and include the records of this labor union chapter.
Identification:
MSS79
Language:
The records are in English

History of International Typographical Union, Local 482

The International Typographical Union (ITU), Local 482 based in Athens, Ohio, was founded in 1912. In 1986, the national ITU merged with the Communication Workers of America in order to retain benefits as membership figures continued to decline. As a result of this merger, Local 482 dissolved.

Scope and Content

The International Typographical Union (ITU), Local 482 records span from 1924 to 1986 and include the records of this labor union chapter. The collection includes meeting minutes, local delegate reports, local president statements, contracts, Mortuary Benefits Claims, correspondence, financial ledgers, membership files, mailings from the national ITU, publications, and photographs.

Statement of Arrangement

This collection remains in its original arrangement.

Subject Terms

The following terms have been used to describe this collection.

Subjects:

Labor union locals.
Printing, Publishing, and Media Workers Sector of the CWA.

Preferred Citation

Researchers are requested to cite collection name, collection number, and Ohio University, Athens, Ohio in all footnotes and bibliographical references.

Other Finding Aid

A paper copy of the folder list is available.