United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Mohawk Valley District Council of Carpenters Minute Books, 1942-1961
Collection Number: 5827

Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Cornell University Library


DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Mohawk Valley District Council of Carpenters Minute Books, 1942-1961
Repository:
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Collection Number:
5827
Abstract:
Five minute books of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America, Mohawk Valley District Council of Carpenters, from 1942-1961.
Creator:
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. Mohawk Valley District Council of Carpenters.
Quanitities:
0.33 cubic feet
Language:
Collection material in English

Biographical / Historical

The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America often referred to as the United Brotherhood of Carpenters was formed in 1881. It has grown to be one of the largest trade unions in the United States, and between its chapters and locals there is international cooperation that poises the brotherhood for a global role. Today the United Brotherhood of Carpenters is considered one of North America's largest building-trades unions, with almost a half-million members in the construction and wood-products industries.

This collection consists of five minute books of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America, Mohawk Valley District Council of Carpenters, from 1942-1961.
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Conditions Governing Use

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INFORMATION FOR USERS

Preferred Citation

United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Mohawk Valley District Council of Carpenters Minute Books #5827. Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library.

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SUBJECTS

Names:
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. Mohawk Valley District Council of Carpenters.
Subjects:
Carpenters--Labor unions--New York (State)--Mohawk River Valley.

CONTAINER LIST
Container
Description
Date
Box 1 Folder 1
Minute book
1942-1949
Scope and Contents
March 28, 1942-May 28, 1949
Box 1 Folder 2
Minute book
1949-1953
Scope and Contents
August 27,1949-June 26, 1953
Box 1 Folder 3
Minute book
1953-1955
Scope and Contents
July 24, 1953-October 28, 1955
Box 1 Folder 4
Minute book
1955-1958
Scope and Contents
December 16, 1955-December 19, 1958
Box 1 Folder 5
Minute book
1959-1961
Scope and Contents
March 20, 1959-April 28, 1961