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Gilbert Coughlin labor button collection, 1939-1942

Overview of the Collection

Collector
Coughlin, Gilbert
Title
Gilbert Coughlin labor button collection
Dates
1939-1942 (inclusive)
Quantity
1 box, (28 buttons)
Collection Number
5708
Summary
Buttons from the Tacoma Building and Construction Trades Council
Repository
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
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Languages
Collection materials are in English.
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Biographical Note

Gilbert Coughlin Sr. was a labor union member and organizer in Tacoma. As part of his union activities, he collected these buttons.

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Content Description

Buttons issued on a monthly basis by the Tacoma Building and Construction Trades Council to members whose dues were paid. The 28 buttons date from 1939-1942.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

The creators' literary rights have been transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

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Administrative Information

Acquisition Information

Donor: Heather Coughlin-Washburn, September 12, 2011

Related Materials

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Detailed Description of the Collection

  • Description: Gilbert Coughlin labor button collection
    Container: 5708-001 Box 1

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
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