Missoula Typographical Union records

Missoula Typographical Union records, 1890-1991

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Missoula Typographical Union No. 277
Title: Missoula Typographical Union records
Dates: 1890-1991 (inclusive)
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Quantity: 2.8 linear feet
Collection Number: Mss 870
Summary: The Missoula Typographical Union, No. 277, was granted a charter in 1891 and represented local printers and associated personnel in Missoula, Montana, for over 100 years. This collection primarily contains: meeting minutes; organizational material including contracts and bylaws; a scrapbook and unidentified photographs; membership records; and other material related directly to the organization of the Union.
Repository: University of Montana, Mansfield Library, Archives and Special Collections
Archives and Special Collections
Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library
University of Montana
32 Campus Dr. #9936
59812-9936
Missoula, MT
Telephone: 406-243-2053
library.archives@umontana.edu
Access Restrictions: Researchers must use collection in accordance with the policies of Archives and Special Collections, the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, and The University of Montana-Missoula. One membership register is restricted due to the presence of personal information of union members, please see the archivist for access.
Languages: English.

Historical NoteReturn to Top

In January 1891, the International Typographical Union issued a charter to fourteen men permitting an organization to be known as the Missoula Typographical Union, No. 277. Those fourteen men were A.J. Chapman (first President), C.F. Sheers, Robert Pelkey, H.M. Peirce, Lubeiki, George W. Turk, H.B. Merritt, Frank M. Keim, G.C. Hendricks, R.L. Thompson, E.A. Milligan, B.T. Nesmith, H. Mattison, and C.A. Myers. The Missoula Typographical Union, No. 277 held its first meeting on December 8, 1890. A committee comprised of members was appointed by temporary union leaders to draft by-laws and a constitution and were adopted in whole by union members at the following meeting held January 18, 1891. A.J. Chapman was elected the first president of the union. The Missoula Typographical Union represented print and professional media staff at a variety of outlets including Artcraft Printers (Missoula), local newspapers, and the University of Montana.

The International Typographical Union (ITU) dissolved in 1986 and most members were absorbed by the Teamsters or the Communication Workers of America (CWA). According to meeting minutes, the Missoula Typographical Union, No. 277 recognizes merging with the CWA in its regular meeting on January 5, 1987. The last documented organized meeting of the Missoula Typographical Union, No. 277, is from January, 1991.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection contains meeting minutes for the Missoula Typographical Union, No. 277, from 1890 to 1991. Other materials in the collection directly relate to the operation of the union including signed contracts and proposals between the union and employers, the constitution and bylaws of the union, national affiliates meeting agendas, local job register, union member register, licenses granted by the union, and general correspondence. Also, the collection has a scrapbook that contains newspaper clippings of the yearly organizational meetings and results and helpful historical information regarding the union and its organization.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. and any other applicable statutes.

Preferred Citation

Missoula Typographical Union Records, Archives and Special Collections, Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library, The University of Montana-Missoula.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

This collection is divided into three series.

Series I: Meeting minutes and attendance records, 1.0 linear foot, 1890-1991

Series II: Union organizational material, 1.3 linear feet, 1937-1990

Series III: Scrapbook and photographs, 0.5 linear feet, 1917-1947

Custodial History

This collection was donated to Archives and Special Collections by Michael Seitz in 2015. The materials were previously in the possession of a former secretary of the organization.

Future Additions

There are no expected additions to this collection.

Processing Note

This collection was received as a single accession with limited rearrangement to provide order to the collection and removal of duplicates to avoid repetition. Original titles of folders were retained when possible and all material was rehoused in new folders and boxes to preserve material. Box 3 is separated from the collection due to restricted personal material

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Series I: Meeting Minutes and Attendance, 1890-1991Return to Top

1.0 linear foot

This series contains minutes and attendance rosters from Missoula Typographical Union meetings.

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
1/1	Meeting Minutes	December 28, 1890-April 29, 1897
1/2	Meeting Minutes	May 10, 1897-December 5, 1909
1/3	Meeting Minutes	January 2, 1910-August 25, 1932
2/1	Meeting Minutes	January 6, 1935-June 2, 1974
2/2	Meeting Minutes	September 1974-January, 1991
2/3	Meeting Minutes Attendance Log	December 28, 1972-December 3,1985

Series II: Union Organization and Operation Materials, 1937-1990Return to Top

1.3 linear feet

This series contains materials relating to the organization and operation of the Missoula Typographical Union.

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
2/4	Job Register	July 21, 1937-September 10, 1942
3/1	Cash Book	June 1938
3/2	Questionnaire	undated
3/3	Contract and Scale of Prices	February 1, 1969-January 31, 1972
3/4	Union Pension and Retirement	1966-1990
3/5	Contract File	1976
3/6	Apprentice Four Year Program Guide	undated
3/7	Report of CWA Meeting	July 1987
3/8	122nd Meeting of ITU	August 1980
3/9	121st Meeting of ITU	August 1979
3/10	ITURM at University of Montana	1973-1975
3/11	ITURM Material	1971
3/12	Montana University System	1981
4/1	Contracts, Scale of Prices, Wages	1954-1985
4/2	Old Contracts	1972-1975
4/3	Old Contracts	1949-1955
4/4	Licenses Issued	1976-1982
4/5	Constitution and By-Laws	1946-1982
4/6	Miscellaneous operating materials	1980s
5/1	Membership Register (Restricted)	1969-1970

Series III: Scrapbook and Photographs, 1917-1947Return to Top

0.5 linear feet

This series contains a scrapbook of newspaper clippings and several photographs.

Container(s)	Description	Dates
Box/Folder
4/7	Scrapbook	1917-1947
4/8	Photographs	1941 and undated

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