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These records document the history of the Albany Branch of the American Association of University Women from 1913 - 1992. The records relate chiefly to women's issues; particularly higher education, general education, membership, international relations, legislation, World War II, employment, teaching, community projects and Albany, NY.

This collection documents the activities of the Albany Typographical Union, the first labor union founded in Albany, N.Y.

The American Association of University Professors Records document the activities of the Albany Chapter from 1944 to 1974.

This collection contains meeting minutes from Bricklayers Local 16, Schenectady, NY.

The Columbia County Typographical Union No. 896 records document the workings of this union from 1927-1968.

The Fulton County Typographical Union No. 268 records document the workings of this union, primarily, in the form of minutes, from 1894-1973.

The Greater Glens Falls (N.Y.) Central Labor Council document the history of their council, which was formed in 1959.

The NAACP Schenectady Branch Records document concerns for discrimination in housing and employment and for the recruitment of black professionals from colleges and universities to the area. The records also show the Branch's involvement with area social service providers, labor unions, and other community organizations, as well as with General Electric, as the area's major employer.

This collection includes records from Graphic Communications International Union, Local 259-M and the three previously independent unions that merged to form GCIU Local 259-M - Utica Graphic Communications Union, Local 58-C; Lithographers and Photoengravers International Union Local 21-P; and Local 59 of the Amalgamated Lithographers of America (ALA).

The M.C. Lawton Civic and Cultural Club Records showcase the operations of the first black organization in Albany that was actively involved in community service and educational advancement, which was founded in 1919.