Leonard Loring papers, 1947-1961

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Loring, Leonard; ; Loring, Emilie
Title
Leonard Loring papers
Dates
1947-1961 (inclusive)
Quantity
1.5 cubic feet, (1 bankers box and 1 document box (2" x 10"))
Collection Number
MG 475
Summary
Leonard Loring was a field representative for region 20 of the AFL-CIO. This collection contains journals, correspondence, reports, forms, and other materials relating to strikes and labor issues in Idaho.
Repository
University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
University of Idaho Library
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 2350
Moscow, ID
83844-2350
Telephone: 2088850845
libspec@uidaho.edu
Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

Len (Leonard) Loring was a field representative for region 20 of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. As the field respresentative he worked to organize unorganized workers in the service industry and prepared workers for strikes. He advocated for labor rights throughout Idaho. In 1948, he married Emilie Loring. Loring died April 21, 1991.

Emilie Loring was a lawyer and labor rights activist. While living in Chicago she organized, negotiated, and did educational work for the Textile Workers Union of America. She died in Missoula, Montana June 16, 2007.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

This collection contains journals, correspondence, reports, forms, and other materials relating to labor issues in Idaho, particularly dealing with unions in the hospitality industry. There are materials from the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), the Hotel Restaurant Employees and Bartenders International Union (HREBIU) Local 490, and the Idaho State Federation of Labor.

Many of the materials pertain to Len Loring's work in the planning and organization of workers to strike against business owners, particularly in Lewiston, Idaho, Twin Falls, Idaho, and the Boise, Idaho area.

There are also a few materials dealing with the Textile Workers' Union of America in Chicago, Illinois. These materials were created in through the work of Emilie Loring. Materials in this collection were created between 1947 to 1961.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

[DESCRIPTION OF ITEM], Leonard Loring papers, MG 475, Special Collections and Archives, University of Idaho Library, Moscow, ID

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Acquisition Information

Materials received from University of Montana in 2011. (MA 2011-10)

Bibliography

View Emilie Loring's Obituary on Greatfallstribune.com and Share Memories https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/greatfallstribune/obituary.aspx?n=emilie-loring&pid=90716126

Montana State Death Index http://montanamsgs.org/deathindex/1990l2.html

Emilie Loring

https://missoulian.com/news/local/obituaries/01sun/emilie-loring/article_e16e0119-cba5-504e-a120-fafa1e046e4c.html

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Container(s) Description Dates
Box Folder
1 1 Journal October, 1958
1 2 Journal - "Permanent Record - 10 North Idaho Counties" October, 1958
1 3 Journal June-September, 1959
1 4 Journal August-November, 1959
1 5 Correspondence - Twin Falls April - August, 1956
1 6 Correspondence - Staff, regional and national memos, etc. June, 1956 - April, 1960
1 7 AFL-CIO - No Raiding Agreements and National Structure May, 1955
1 8 AFL-CIO - Directives (Administrative, Councils, Locals, etc.) December, 1955 - January, 1958
1 9 AFL-CIO - Department of Education "News and Views" February, 1956
1 10 AFL-CIO Organizing Department August, 1956 - January, 1961
1 11 AFL-CIO - Northern Idaho November, 1960
1 12 AFL-CIO - Leadership Training Manual, Preface - Section I undated
1 13 AFL-CIO - Leadership Training Manual, Section II undated
1 14 AFL-CIO - Leadership Training Manual, Section III undated
1 15 AFL-CIO - Region 12 - Leadership Training Program (1 of 2) August, 1955
1 16 AFL-CIO - Region 12 - Leadership Training Program (2 of 2) August, 1955
1 17 AFL-C10 - Region 12 - Regional Survey April, 1955
1 18 AFL-CIO - PAC Educational Program Outline April, 1955
1 19 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) #Org 564 - General and District 3 (1 of 2) August, 1959 - 1961
1 20 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) #Org 564 - General and District 3 (2 of 2) August, 1959 - 1961
1 21 Chinese Restaurants (1 of 2) June - November, 1959
1 22 Chinese Restaurants (2 of 2) undated
1 23 Committee for American Security September, 1957 - July, 1958
1 24 Counties - Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, Shoshone (1 of 2) undated
1 25 Counties - Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, Shoshone (2 of 2) October, 1958
1 26 Hotel and Restaurant Employees and Bartenders International Union (HREBIU) Campaigns (Boise, Owyhee Hotels) 1961
1 27 Hotel, Restaurant Employees - Lewiston April, 1959 - February, 1960
1 28 Hotel, Restaurant, Bar - Union Organizational Materials - Twin Falls (1 of 2) March - August 1956
1 29 Hotel, Restaurant, Bar - Union Organizational Materials - Twin Falls (2 of 2) July, 1956
1 30 Hotel and Restaurant Employees and Bartenders International Union (HREBIU) - Twin Falls April, 1956 - April, 1957
1 31 Idaho Labor Organization April, 1955 - April, 1957
1 32 Idaho - Laws undated
1 33 Idaho - Legislation (Bills Drawn, Past Samples) 1955
1 34 Idaho State Federation of Labor and Idaho State CIO Industrial Union Council Materials February, 1956 - June, 1961
1 35 Political and Legislative Council (35th/36th Legislative Session) January - March, 1961
1 36 Publicity: Local #490, Lewiston (1 of 3) April, 1959 - January, 1960
1 37 Publicity: Local #490, Lewiston (2 of 3) undated
1 38 Publicity: Local #490, Lewiston (3 of 3) undated
1 39 RCIA - Organizing Materials May, 1961 - August, 1961
1 40 Reports - Outgoing February, 1956 - August, 1957
1 41 Shell Oil Decision, No. 39-CA-112 February, 1951
1 42 Textile Workers Union of America (TWUA) (Chicago) (1 of 3) October, 1944 - November, 1950
1 43 Textile Workers Union of America (TWUA) (Chicago) (2 of 3) September, 1947
1 44 Textile Workers Union of America (TWUA) (Chicago) (3 of 3) undated
1 45 Miscellaneous Forms undated
2 Various safety books, labor laws, and reports on employment and labor 1947-1954

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Labor Unions
  • Labor laws and legislation
  • Labor leaders
  • Restaurants
  • Strikes and lockouts
  • Textile workers

Corporate Names

  • AFL-CIO
  • Hotel & Restaurant Employees and Bartenders Union Local 490
  • Idaho State Federation of Labor
  • United States. National Labor Relations Board

Geographical Names

  • Boise (Idaho)
  • Labor disputes
  • Twin Falls (Idaho)