International Typographical Union records 1890-1982

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International Typographical Union records 1890-1982

http://nwda.orbiscascade.org/ark:/80444/xv80072

Records of the Union

.17 cubic foot (2 folders)

eng,

University of Washington Libraries Special Collections

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SNAC Resource ID: 6378766

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International Typographical Union. Local 355 (Bellingham, Wash.)

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International Typographical Union. Local 142 (Olympia, Wash.)

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Providence Typographical Union

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The International Typographical Union was founded on May 5, 1852 in Cincinnati, Ohio and was the oldest union in the United States to continuously operate into the late 20th century. Originally titled the National Typographical Union, the organization became the ITU in 1869 after entering into an affiliation with Canadian printing trade unions. The ITU was at the forefront of progressive initiatives within the labor movement, lobbying for an eight hour work day and condemning Sunday work. In 198...

International Typographical Union. Local 699 (Bremerton, Wash.)

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International Typographical Union. Local 99 (Seattle, Wash.)

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Local 99 resulted from mergers in 1974 of various locals whose records are represented here. Seattle (Local 202), and Tacoma (Local 170) are the largest. Bremerton (Local 699), Bellingham (Local 355) and Olympia (Local 142) are also represented in the collection. From the guide to the International Typographical Union Local 99 records, 1882-1981, (University of Washington Libraries Special Collections) ...