Women's Protective Union, No. 457. (Butte) Montana 1901-1974

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Women's Protective Union, No. 457. (Butte) Montana 1901-1974

http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv22577

The record of the Women's Protective Union, No. 457, of Butte, Montana, contain general correspondence (1947-1972); financial records (1901-1972), including payment records; legal documents (1942-1962), including labor contracts; minutes (1903-1963); organizational records (1909-1960); subject files (1943-1954); and miscellany. [Additional records of the WPU are located at Butte-Silver Bow Archives. See inventory in Archives file].

8.5 linear feet of shelf space

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Montana Historical Society Archives

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Women's Protective Union (Butte, Mont.)

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The Women's Protective Union (WPU) was organized in Butte, Montana, in 1890. Neither a craft nor a trade union, the WPU was created for the sole purpose of protecting against economic exploitation any woman working outside the home. The WPU negotiated contracts for cooks; waitresses; dish washers; cashiers in cafes; pantry, yard, and bucket girls; maids (including chambermaids, seamstress and linen room maids, bath maids, and maid aides); janitresses; and elevator girls. Its membership was stric...