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Anaconda Central Labor Council records, 1897-1943
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Anaconda Central Labor Council
- Title
- Anaconda Central Labor Council records
- Dates
- 1897-1943 (inclusive)18971943
- Quantity
- 1.2 linear feet of shelf space
- Collection Number
- MC 103 (collection)
- Summary
- The Anaconda Central Labor Council was a combined body of representatives of various local trade unions in the Anaconda, Montana, area. The Council represented a merger of the Deer Lodge County Trades and Labor Council and the Anaconda Building Trades Congress. The collection (1899-1943) consists of general correspondence; financial records; legal documents; and minutes.
- Repository
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Montana Historical Society, Library & Archives
Montana Historical Society Research Center Archives
225 North Roberts
PO Box 201201
Helena MT
59620-1201
Telephone: 4064442681
Fax: 4064445297
mhslibrary@mt.gov - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical NoteReturn to Top
In January 1897, representatives of various union locals in the Anaconda, Montana, area established the Anaconda Building Trades Congress. The purpose of this organization was to promote unity of action among area workers. Unions represented in the Congress included bricklayers, painters, carpenters, plumbers, granite cutters, and building laborers. Officers included O.B. Church, H.B. Brigham, James McKeague, and George Tucker. In January 1899, the Congress merged with the Deer Lodge County Trades and Labor Council. New unions added to the organization included butchers, cooks, barbers, tailors, and musicians. In 1901, the name was changed to Anaconda Central Labor Council. The Council continues to operate under the auspices of the AFL-CIO.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
This collection consists primarily of minutes of meetings of the Anaconda Central Labor Council. In addition, there is a small amount of general correspondence, financial records, and legal documents concerning the organization. This collection has also been microfilmed.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Alternative Forms Available
Collection also available on microfilm. See MF 286.
Restrictions on Use
The Montana Historical Society is the owner of the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. Written permission must be obtained from the Research Library before any reproduction use. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all of the materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from the copyright owners.
Preferred Citation
Item description and date. Collection Title. Collection Number. Box and Folder numbers. Montana Historical Society Research Center, Archives, Helena, Montana.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection
General Correspondence Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 1 | Chronological (correspondents include Painters and
Decorators of America; Cascade County Trades and Labor Assembly; Howard O. Smith;
Cooperative Broom Manufacturing Co.; Anaconda Clerks' Union) |
1899-1919 |
Financial Records Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 2-3 | Receipts and disbursements journal |
1901-1905, 1939-1943 |
| 1 / 4 | Account journal: Labor Day |
1939-1940 |
Legal Documents Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 5 | Miscellaneous |
1940 |
Minutes Return to Top
| Container(s) | Description | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Box/Folder | ||
| 1 / 6 | Anaconda Building Trades Congress minute book |
1897-1898 |
| 1 / 7 | Deer Lodge County Trades and Labor Council minute
book |
1897-1899 |
| 2 / 1 | Deer Lodge County Trades and Labor Council minute
book |
1899-1901 |
| 2 / 2 | Anaconda Central Labor Council minute book (includes
membership officers lists) |
1901-1902 |
| Volume | ||
| 1-2 | Anaconda Central Labor Council minute books |
1902-1905, 1905-1914 |
| Box/Folder | ||
| 2 / 3 | Anaconda Central Labor Council minute book |
1914-1919 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Labor Unions--Montana--Anaconda
Corporate Names
- Anaconda Central Labor Council (creator)
Geographical Names
- Anaconda (Mont.)
- Deer Lodge County (Mont.)
Finding aid prepared by Frank Marron, 1979
2006
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