Subject Files, 1941-2001

Scope and content:

Series 3 contains correspondence, memos, pamphlets, receipts, and related materials concerning the union, GE, and community issues. The series contains material related to the financial organization of the union and to the strikes of the 1940s, 1960s, and 1980s as well. All strike materials are located in this series with some exceptions. News clippings appear in this series, while full newspapers of are found in Series 5.

Note: Microfilm reels in Series 3 and Audiovisual Series 4 also contain information related to the strikes, some of which is not duplicated in the file folders. Series 3 is also composed of both reels and file folders as noted in the box and folder list. (For all subject files, no subject is documented completely).

Using these materials

Access:: The archives are open to the public and anyone is welcome to visit and view the collections.

Collection restrictions:: Access to segments of Series 6 is restricted. Access to the grievance and arbitration files may also be restricted. Contact a staff member for additional information. Access to the remainder of the collection is unrestricted.
Collection terms of access:: The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming with the laws of copyright. Whenever possible, the M.E. Grenander Department of Special Collections and Archives will provide information about copyright owners and other restrictions, but the legal determination ultimately rests with the researcher. Requests for permission to publish material from this collection should be discussed with the Head of Special Collections and Archives.