Leo F. Flynn papers, 1890-1970

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Flynn, Leo F., 1885-
Title
Leo F. Flynn papers
Dates
1890-1970 (inclusive)
1949-1966 (bulk)
Quantity
1.09 cubic feet (2 boxes)
Collection Number
1540 (Accession No. 1540-001)
Summary
Leo F. Flynn was President of the Washington State Council of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America and an organizer for the American Federation of Labor from 1938-1956. The collection spans the years 1890-1970 and contains records related to Flynn’s work with the American Federation of Labor, the Washington State Council of Carpenters, and the Washington State Personnel Board as well as materials related to his personal life.
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
Access Restrictions

Access to a portion of the records is restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections for details.

Material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Leo Francis Flynn (1885-1970) was born in Waseca County, Minnesota. He was President of the Washington State Council of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America and an organizer for the American Federation of Labor from 1938-1956. He was married to Myra L. Flynn.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The collection spans the years 1890-1970 (bulk 1949-1966) and contains records related to Flynn’s work with the American Federation of Labor, the Washington State Council of Carpenters, and the Washington State Personnel Board as well as materials related to Flynn’s personal life.

The following is a detailed description of materials within each series:

  • SERIES I: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR contains correspondence between Flynn and others regarding retirement benefits, personnel issues in the carpenters union, Flynn’s official letter to AFL-CIO President George Meany requesting retirement and related letters to AFL-CIO Secretary Treasurer William F. Schnitzler, and letters between Flynn and Oregon Governor Paul Patterson regarding a lumber dispute in 1955. Also included are news clippings and Flynn’s organizational membership ephemera.
  • SERIES II: WASHINGTON STATE COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS contains correspondence; official reports and financial statements of the council; election, organizational membership, and labor convention ephemera and printed material; a news clipping on the carpenters union and racketeering; and an artifact from the United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America.
  • SERIES III: WASHINGTON STATE PERSONNEL BOARD contains correspondence between Flynn and Washington State Governor Arthur B. Langlie and the board’s official compensation plan.
  • SERIES IV: PERSONAL PAPERS contains correspondence between Leo and Myra Flynn and friends; assorted photographs of Flynn throughout his personal and professional life, including images of Flynn at labor conventions and at work with office staff, as well as individuals believed to be his wife Myra, other family members and friends, pets, and home exteriors; and a scrapbook likely compiled by Flynn containing assorted labor and non-labor related news clippings, including articles about Flynn’s work with the Washington State Council of Carpenters, as well as printed poems, cards, and event invitations.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Labor Archives of Washington, University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections, Leo Flynn papers, 1540-001, box number, folder number.

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Arrangement

The collection is arranged into the following series:

  • SERIES I: AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR
  • SERIES II: WASHINGTON STATE COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS
  • SERIES III: WASHINGTON STATE PERSONNEL BOARD
  • SERIES IV: PERSONAL PAPERS

Acquisition Information

Donated by E. J. Comrada, 2/16/1971.

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

 

SERIES I :   AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR1938-1966 Return to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 1/1-1/4, 1/16

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/1
Assorted Correspondence
1953-1966
1/2
Seattle Post Intelligencer Press Release on Auditing of Union Funds
1957 February 24
1/3
News Clippings: AFL and Leo Flynn
1949,1955
1/4
Ephemera: Certificate and Membership Card
1938, 1953
1/16
Correspondence - RESTRICTED
1954-1955

SERIES II :   WASHINGTON STATE COUNCIL OF CARPENTERS1913-1970 Return to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 1/5-1/8, 2/2

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/5
Assorted Correspondence
1956-1967
1/6
Reports and Financial Statements
1963-1965, 1970
1/7
Ephemera and Printed Material
1913, 1945, 1958-1969
1/8
News Clipping: Max Raddock and Senate Rackets Committee Hearing
1958 February 20
2/2
Artifact: Metal United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America Logo
Undated

SERIES III :   WASHINGTON STATE PERSONNEL BOARD1955-1959 Return to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 1/9-1/10

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/9
Correspondence Between Flynn and Governor Langlie
1955-1959
1/10
Compensation Plan
1959 July

SERIES IV :   PERSONAL PAPERS1890-1960 Return to Top

Container(s): Box-folder 1/11-1/15, 2/1

Container(s) Description Dates
Box/Folder
1/11
Assorted Correspondence
1955-1959
1/12
Christmas Letter Poems and Address Lists
1952-1961
1/13
Photographs (1 of 3)
c. 1890-1960
1/14
Photographs (2 of 3)
c. 1890-1960
1/15
Photographs (3 of 3)
c. 1890-1960
2/1
Scrapbook
c. 1928-1950

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Personal Names

  • Flynn, Leo F., 1885---Archives

Corporate Names

  • American Federation of Labor--Archives
  • United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. Washington State Council
  • Washington (State). Personnel Board

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names
    • Labor Archives of Washington (University of Washington) (creator)

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)