Edmund Torbush papers, 1906-1980.

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Edmund Torbush papers, 1906-1980.

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The collection consists of papers of Edmund Torbush from 1906-1980. Includes correspondence, minutes, newsclippings, printed materials, and pamphlets pertaining to the International Typographical Union, the Women's Auxiliary and Local 48 (Atlanta, Ga.) of the International Typographical Union. Materials reflect the union's concern with repealing the Georgia right-to-work law, organizing, ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment in Georgia, national health insurance, reducing union dues to facilitate mergers with other local printing craft unions, and apprenticeship programs.

2 linear ft.

Georgia State University

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Georgia State University

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Torbush, Edmund.

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Edmund Torbush, member of Local 48 (Atlanta, Ga.) of the International Typographical Union. From the description of Edmund Torbush papers, 1906-1980. (Georgia State University). WorldCat record id: 38477341 ...

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 48 (Atlanta, Ga.)

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