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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)18901991
- 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
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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
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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
This series contains minutes and attendance rosters from Missoula Typographical Union meetings.
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
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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
This series contains materials relating to the organization and operation of the Missoula Typographical Union.
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
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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
This series contains a scrapbook of newspaper clippings and several photographs.
Container(s) | Description | Dates |
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Box/Folder | ||
4/7 | Scrapbook |
1917-1947 |
4/8 | Photographs |
1941 and undated |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Labor unions--Montana--Missoula
- Printing industry--Employees--Labor unions--Montana--Missoula
- Printing industry--Montana$zMissoula--History
Corporate Names
- International Typographical Union