Records, 1923-1966 (bulk 1948-1966).

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Records, 1923-1966 (bulk 1948-1966).

The collection is organized in one series of subject files, arranged alphabetically by title. The files contain correspondence, memoranda, Senate and House bills, reports, news clippings, and examples of union literature. Clearly this small collection does not represent a full record of the firm's work; there are gaps in documentation, and some items appear to be missing. The collection reflects management responses to the growth in influence and membership of America's organized labor force from the 1940s to the mid-1960s. Many case-files are concerned with alleged Communist influence and infiltration in unions and labor-management conflicts. Labor unions and corporations documented include the National Farmers Union (NFU), the Packinghouse Workers Union and its president, Ralph Holstein, the United Electrical Workers, the American Federation of Musicians, and Schenley Distillers (includes correspondence with Phil Shays, Director of Personnel and Labor). About one half of the collection consists of files on various utilities, focusing on the issue of government versus private ownership of electrical power.

3 linear ft. (3 boxes)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7771648

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Holstein, Ralph.

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National Farmers' Union (U.S.)

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Conway, Richard S.

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American Federation of Musicians

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Shays, Phil.

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United Packinghouse Workers of America

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Herman, Harry C.

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Schenley Distillers Corporation

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United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America

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District 7 of the United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers of America (UE) consisted of locals throughout Ohio and are now part of the UE's Eastern Region. From the description of UE National Office records relating to District 7 and District 7 locals, 1936-1990s. (University of Pittsburgh). WorldCat record id: 767644242 District 5 of the United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers of America (UE) consisted of locals throughout Canada. From the description...

Herman and Conway Associates.

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Herman and Conway Associates, a firm of labor relations consultants, was the successor to Robert Maisel Associates. Although the exact year of succession could not be ascertained, the change was made sometime during the late 1940's. In its work on behalf of employees and employer associations, the firm dealt with important issues in labor- and management relations during the post-World War II era. Material on issues such as Communist involvement in labor organizations, government versus private ...