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Graphic Communications International Union, Local 767M photographs and moving images, 1928-approximately 1990s
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Graphic Communications International Union, Local 767M
- Title
- Graphic Communications International Union, Local 767M photographs and moving images
- Dates
- 1928-approximately
1990s (inclusive)19281999
1950s-approximately 1990s (bulk)19501999 - Quantity
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29 photographic prints (1 box and 2 folders) ; sizes vary
3 reels ((1100 feet)) : sound, color ; 16mm
31 videocassettes (8hr., 17min.) : sound, color ; VHS - Collection Number
- PH1105
- Summary
- Photographs, film and videotapes depicting the activities and events related to the Graphic Communications International Union
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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The photographs in this collection are open to the public. Access to film and videotapes is restricted. Permission of curator required for viewing. Contact Special Collections for more information.
- Languages
- English
Historical BackgroundReturn to Top
Labor organization of the printing industry began as early as 1836, with the first meeting of the National Typographical Society, later renamed the International Typographical Union (ITU) in Washington, D.C. However, it wasn’t until the late 1800s that mechanization transformed the printing industry into a full-scale trade with craft specialization. Newspaper printing and commercial printing became distinct trades. By the turn of the century several separate printing unions had emerged or seceded from the ITU, including the International Printing Pressmen Union of North America (IPPU) in 1897 and the Amalgamated Lithographers of America (ALA) in 1915. Union membership flourished in the first half of the 20th century, and the unions were able to operate alone. As union membership declined in the later half of century, a series of mergers occurred. The International Printing and Graphic Communications Union (IPGCU) resulted in 1973 from the merger of the IPPU and the International Stereotypers’ and Electroplaters’ Union (IS&EU). In 1983, the IPGCU merged with the Graphic Arts International Union (GAIU) to form the Graphic Communications International Union (GCIU). In 2005, the GCIU decided to merge with the 1.1 million member Teamster union.
The first printing union in Seattle was the International Brotherhood of Bookbinders (IBB) in 1900. Seven years later, the Seattle Web Printing Pressmen & Asisstant’s Union No. 26 was formed. In 1963, Local No. 26 merged with five other Washington printers’ unions to create the Washington state Joint Crafts Council. GCIU branch 767-M was the result of the 1985 merger of PH & PPU Local 50, GCIU Local 26N and GCIU Local 530M. In 1996, GCIU Local 292-M of Portland, Oregon merged with GCIU 767-M. Additionally, between 2002 and 2003, GCIU branches in Bremerton (367-M), Olympia (182-C) and Aberdeen (262-C) merged with Local 767-M, further strengthening the Seattle branch. In 2005, 767-M merged with the Teamster Union 767-M still exists today.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The photographs in this collection chronicle the events and activities related to Seattle branch 767-M of the GCIU and its previous iterations. The films and videotapes depict the events and on-the-job training techniques pertinent to the GCIU as well as the printing industry in general.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact the Special Collections division of the University of Washington Libraries for details.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Acquisition Information
Donor: Brian Earl, president of Graphic Communications Internation Union Local 767M, August 9, 2011
Processing Note
Processed by Erin Berg, 2012 ; Completed by Andrew Weaver 2014.
The photographs and moving images in this collection were transferred from the Graphic Communications International Union Local 767M manuscript collection, Accession 0544-001, 2012.
Separated Materials
Material Described Separately:Graphic Communications International Union, Local 767M Records
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
PhotographsReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Pressmen at Work |
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Box/Folder | item | ||
1/1 | 1 | 1928 | |
1/1 | 2 | 1928 | |
1/1 | 3 |
Goss pressmen posing in the
Seattle Starneswspaper shop Caption beneath photo: An "All Star" Cast--The Pride of
Seattle
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circa 1920s-1940s |
1/1 | 4 | circa 1950s | |
1/1 | 5 | circa 1950s | |
Pressmen on Strike |
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Box/Folder | item | ||
1/2 | 6 | circa 1940s-1950s | |
Conferences/Conventions |
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mapcase | item | ||
M271 | 7 | Panorama of attendees at the 22nd
Convention for the International Brotherhood of Bookbinders at Hotel Carter,
Cleveland, Ohio Ertler Photo (photographer)
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October 7-11, 1940 |
23rd Convention for the International Brotherhood of
Bookbinders at Hotel President, Kansas City, Missouri |
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box:oversize | item | ||
XH7 | 8 | Panoramic group photograph of
attendees outside Hotel President (Foto Service 168-2) Foto Service, Kansas City, Missouri (photographer)
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July 24, 1944 |
XH7 | 9 | Panoramic group photograph of
attendees during opening session (Foto Service 168-1) Foto Service, Kansas City, Missouri (photographer)
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July 24, 1944 |
XH7 | 10 | Panoramic group photograph of
attendees during banquet (Foto Service 168-4) Foto Service, Kansas City, Missouri (photographer)
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July 24, 1944 |
Box/Folder | item | ||
1/3 | 11 |
Delegate Allen W. Moore from Local
87, Seattle standing at microphone at AFL-CIO convention Merkle Press Inc., Washington, D.C (photographer)
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circa 1960s-1970s |
1/3 | 12 | circa 1970s | |
Awards
Ceremonies & Banquets |
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50th Anniversary dinner for Seattle Web Pressmen's
Union Number 26 at the New Washington Hotel, Seattle, Washington |
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Box/Folder | item | ||
1/4 | 13 |
Attendees eating dinner Philip H. Webber, Seattle, Washington (photographer)
Written on verso of duplicate photo: Group picture of 50th
Charter Anniversary Dinner held Oct 21, 1957 / New Washington Hotel
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October 21, 1957 |
1/4 | 14 |
President Frank Elliot posing with
other 50-year members Philip H. Webber, Seattle, Washington (photographer)
Written on verso of duplicate photo: Members received their
50 yr. pins on Oct. 21, 1957 at the 50th Anniversary Dinner / left to rt. /
Pres. Frank Elliot / A.S. Dates also charter member & retired / Bill Gress
working full time at Seattle Times / C.C. Elliot retired / Bert Hoglund working
full time at the University Herald / Roy Dietz working full time at the P.I. /
Joe. Shaughnessy retired / Vice President of the P.P.&A.U. Walter
Turner
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October 21, 1957 |
1/4 | 15 |
Attendees sitting at charter
table Philip H. Webber, Seattle, Washington (photographer)
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October 21, 1957 |
1/4 | 16 |
Attendees sitting at charter
table Philip H. Webber, Seattle, Washington (photographer)
Writte on verso of duplicate photo: Charter & pre
charter members at the table / left to rt. / Antony Guinn [Quinn?] of Portland
pre charter member of #26 / A.S. Dates Charter member / Frank Dow Charter
member / Ed Cannell [Connell?] Charter member also working full time at Seattle
Times / Clyde Bowen of San Francisco pre charter member of #26 / Walter Turner
Vice Pres. I.P.P.&AU [International Printing Pressmen & Assistant's
Union] / Frank Elliot Pres. Local #26 / Ed Weston Pres. Wash. State A.F.L &
C.I.O [The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial
Organizations] / Bert Hoglund 50 yr. pin / Joe Shaughnessy 50 yr. pin / Bill
Gress / Roy Dietz / C.J. Peterson / C.C. Elliot
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October 21, 1957 |
1/4 | 17 |
Attendees sitting at charter
table Philip H. Webber, Seattle, Washington (photographer)
Writte on verso of duplicate photo: American pressmen
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October 21, 1957 |
1/4 | 18-19 |
Attendees sitting at charter
table Philip H. Webber, Seattle, Washington (photographer)
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October 21, 1957 |
Box/Folder | item | ||
1/5 | 20 | circa 1950s-1960s | |
1/5 | 21 | circa 1950s-1960s | |
1/5 | 22 | circa 1950s-1960s | |
CBS recording
Edward Swayduck speaking with Francis Spellman, Sixth Archbishop of New
York |
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Box/Folder | item | ||
1/6 | 23 |
CBS anchorman speaking with Francis
Spellman and Edward Swayduck on a train Bill Joli, Bethell, Connecticut (photographer)
Overhead sign reads: Peace on earth / In gratitude for Pope
Paul IV's Pilgrimage for Peace to the United Nations / Local One Amalgamated
Lithographers of America, Edward Swayduck, President / 113 University Place,
New York, N.Y. 10001
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circa 1965 |
1/6 | 24-25 |
Francis Spellman and Edward Swayduck
posing with a "Peace on Earth" sign Bill Joli, Bethell, Connecticut (photographer)
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circa 1965 |
1/6 | 26-28 |
Francis Spellman and Edward Swayduck
posing with a "Peace on Earth" sign, while acknowledging overhead
sign Bill Joli, Bethell, Connecticut (photographer)
Overhead sign reads: Peace on earth / In gratitude for Pope
Paul IV's Pilgrimage for Peace to the United Nations / Local One Amalgamated
Lithographers of America, Edward Swayduck, President / 113 University Place,
New York, N.Y. 10001
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circa 1965 |
Box/Folder | item | ||
1/7 | 29 | January 1, 1968 |
Moving ImagesReturn to Top
Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
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Organizational Films Organizational films related to the numerous roles and
activities of the printing unions.
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Reel | item | ||
F1 | 30 |
Litho Promotional film for the Local Number 45 of the Amalgamated
Litographers of America. Film shows methods/processes used in lithographic
production. Produced by Elektra Film Productions, Inc.
Original1 reel (400 feet): sound, color; 16mm
|
circa 1962 |
F2 | 31 |
Spellman-Swayduck The film shows footage of Edward Swayduck meeting with Francis
Spellman, the sixth Archbishop of New York. Swayduck presents spellman with a
poster created by the Amalgamated Lithographers of America, celebrating Pope
Paul VI's Pilgramage for Peace to the United Nations.
Original1 reel (100 feet): sound, color; 16mm
|
circa 1965 |
F3 | 32 |
Return to Tyranny This film documents the employee strike against the
Herald Examinernewspaper, and its president
William Randolph Hearst. The strike lasted until 1977 and resulted in a loss of
over 15 million dollars for the newspaper. This is a fundraiser film, produced
for the various unions involved in the strike. The film was likely sent out to
various local unions outside of Los Angeles to raise money for the stirke.
Original1 reel (600 feet) (18 minutes): sound, color; 16mm
|
circa 1968 |
cassette | |||
V1 | 33 |
Fifty Years of Industrial
Unionism Produced by the Industrial Union Department of the
AFL-CIO.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (20 minutes): sound, color; 1/2"
|
circa 1980s-1990s |
V2 | 34 | GCIU [Graphic Communications
International Union] Organizing Video Tape |
circa 1980s-1990s |
V3 | 35 |
IAM [International Association
of Machinists] Solidarity Produced by the International Association of Machinists.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (16 minutes, 28 seconds): sound, color;
1/2"
|
circa 1980s-1990s |
V4 | 36 |
Jobs with Justice Produced by the Communications Workers of America.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (8 minutes, 15 seconds): sound, color;
1/2"
|
circa 1980s-1990s |
V5 | 37 |
One Strike and You're
Out! Produced by the Commitee for Workplace Fairness.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (14 minutes, 37 seconds): sound, color;
1/2"
|
circa 1980s-1990s |
V6 | 38 |
Opportunities in Graphic
Communications Produced by NPES [National Printing Equipment
Association].
Original1 videocassette (VHS) ( minutes): sound, color; 1/2"
|
circa 1980s-1990s |
V7 | 39 |
The Role of the Shop
Steward The film emphasizes the merits of becoming a shop stweard and
the role the shop steward plays in day-to-day shop activities. Produced by the
International Association of Machinists.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (16 minutes, 28 seconds): sound, color;
1/2"
|
circa 1980s-1990s |
V8 | 40 | U.E. [United Electrical, Radio
and Machine Workers of America] Dirty Business |
circa 1980s-1990s |
V9 | 41 |
Print Shop Processes Footage of the printing process and people working in an
unidentified print shop.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (minutes): sound, color; 1/2"
|
circa 1980s-1990s |
V10 | 42 |
Wrath of Grapes Produced by United Farm Workers of America.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (15 minutes): sound, color; 1/2"
|
circa 1980s-1990s |
V11 | 43 |
CGIU [Graphic Communications
International Union] Slide Show Produced by the Industrial Union Department of teh
AFL-CIO.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (minutes): sound, color; 1/2"
|
February 2, 1985 |
V12 | 44 |
CGIU [Graphic Communications
International Union] and You New member orientation film.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (18 minutes, 26 seconds): sound, color;
1/2"
|
1987 |
V13 | 45 |
Something Stinks at the Union
Tribune 60-second informational spot about the strike against the
San Diego Union Tribunenewspaper. Produced for
GCIU Local 432-M.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (60 seconds): sound, color; 1/2"
|
circa 1990s |
V14 | 46 |
Made in America? Part I written, produced and directed by Larry Angel. Part II
written and produced by Carl Charlson.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) ( minutes, seconds): sound, color;
1/2"
|
1992 |
V15 | 47 |
IAM [International Association
of Machinists] 751: Subcontracting/Healthcare/CQI Produced by the International Association of Machinists.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (minutes, seconds): sound, color;
1/2"
|
circa 1992 |
V16 | 48 |
Restoring Employee Rights is
Good for America Produced by the Labor Research Association.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (19 minutes, 30 seconds): sound, color;
1/2"
|
1993 |
Training Films Training films created to teach specific jobs and techniques
related to the printing industry.
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cassette | item | ||
V17 | 49 | How to Apply for a Grant from
F.M.C.S. [Federal Mediation & Reconciliation Services] |
circa 1980s-1990s |
V18 | 50 |
Mutual Interest
Bargaining/Turning "Face-to-Face" Confrontation into "Side-by-Side" Problem
Solving Instructional video showing how to engage in joint
problem-solving and achieve maximum mutual gain. Produced by HIRE [Human
Incentive & Resource Education] Institute.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (20 minutes): sound, color; 1/2"
|
circa 1980s-1990s |
V19 | 51 |
How to Buy Printing Educational film about planning a printed piece, the four
basic printing categories and how to select a printer. Produced by Sunshine
Enterprises. Hosted by Brian Jones.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (20 minutes, 30 seconds): sound, color;
1/2"
|
1986 |
V20 | 52 |
Paste Up Educational film about the principles, materials and processes
involved in graphic design. Produced by Sunshine Enterprises. Hosted by Pat
Burnett.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (26 minutes, 30 seconds): sound, color;
1/2"
|
1986 |
V21 | 53 |
What is Camera Ready
Copy? Educational film which describes the relationship between
mechanicals and the negatives and plates, to ensure control over quality, time
and cost. Produced by Sunshine Enterprises. Hosted by Brian Jones.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (20 minutes, 30 seconds): sound, color;
1/2"
|
1986 |
V22 | 54 |
Step and Repeat Made
Easy Educational film detailing how to step a single color job or a
four color job. Produced by Sunshine Enterprises. by Bill and Janet
Burnett.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (28 minutes, 30 seconds): sound, color;
1/2"
|
1986 |
V23 | 55 |
Duplicator Press: Problems and
Solutions Educational film describing how to eliminate problems
associated with the duplicator press. Produced by Sunshine Enterprises. Hosted
by Randy Warren.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (20 minutes, 30 seconds): sound, color;
1/2"
|
1986 |
V24 | 56 |
Basic Stripping Educational film covering basic stripping techniques for a one
color flyer and an envelope, as well as stripping in halftone. Produced by
Sunshine Enterprises. Hosted by Bill and Janet Burnett.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (14 minutes): sound, color; 1/2"
|
1986 |
V25 | 57 |
Color Stripping Educational film that outlines stripping a job with reverses,
shrinks, spreads, under color stayaway and a four color process pop-out.
Produced by Sunshine Enterprises. Hosted by Bill and Janet Burnett.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (23 minutes): sound, color; 1/2"
|
1986 |
V26 | 58 |
Layout and Imposition Educational film that shows the most economical way to set up
a commercial printing job. Produced by Sunshine Enterprises. Hosted by Bill
Burnett.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (22 minutes): sound, color; 1/2"
|
1986 |
V27 | 59 |
Basic Camera Educational film that outlines the basic properties and
processes of film and camera operation. Produced by Sunshine Enterprises.
Hosted by Bill Burnett.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (11 minutes, 30 seconds): sound, color;
1/2"
|
1986 |
V28 | 60 |
Plates and Platemaking Educational film that shows how to correctly expose and
develop the printing plate. Produced by Sunshine Enterprises. Hosted by Randy
Warren.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (12 minutes, 30 seconds): sound, color;
1/2"
|
1986 |
V29 | 61 |
Color Stripping II Educational film that details the basics of color stripping.
Produced by Sunshine Enterprises.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (56 minutes): sound, color; 1/2"
|
1986 |
V30 | 62 |
Halftoning Educational film that shows how to set up your camera for
shooting halftones, duotones, copydotting and other special effects. Produced
by Sunshine Enterprises. Hosted by Bill and Janet Burnett.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (15 minutes): sound, color; 1/2"
|
1986 |
V31 | 63 |
House Calling Shows Union members how to go on house calls and speak with
potential members about the benefits of joining the Union. Produced by United
Steelworkers of America.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (23 minutes): sound, color; 1/2"
|
1992 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Labor movement--Washington (State)--Photographs
- Labor unions--Washington (State)--Photographs
- Labor--Washington (State)--Photographs
- Printing industry--Employees--Labor unions--Washington (State)--Photographs
- Visual Materials Collections (University of Washington)
Corporate Names
- Graphic Communications International Union. Local 767M (Seattle, Wash.)--Photographs
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Graphic Communications Conference. Local 767M (Seattle, Wash.)--Photographs
Other Creators
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Corporate Names
- International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Graphic Communications Conference. Local 767M (Seattle, Wash.) (creator. )
- Labor Archives of Washington (curator)