International Association of Machinists, Lodge 88 (Butte, Montana) Records, 1915-1972
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- International Association of Machinists, Lodge 88 (Butte, Mont.)
- Title
- International Association of Machinists, Lodge 88 (Butte, Montana) Records
- Dates
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1915-1972 (inclusive)19151972
- Quantity
- 2 linear feet of shelf space
- Collection Number
- MC 210
- Summary
- Records of the International Association of Machinists, Lodge 88 (Butte, Montana) include general correspondence (1943-1953, 1967, 1969); financial records (1937-1970), including membership information; legal documents (1937-1960), consisting of labor agreements with employers; minutes (1915-1921, 1943-1959); reports (1944, 1947); subject files (1966-1967) pertaining to The Anaconda Company; and miscellany. [Artifacts have been transferred to the Museum.]
- Repository
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Montana Historical Society, Library & Archives
Montana Historical Society Research Center Archives
225 North Roberts
PO Box 201201
Helena MT
59620-1201
Telephone: 4064442681
Fax: 4064445297
mhslibrary@mt.gov - Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for encoding this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Historical Note
The Butte Machinist Union, International Association of Machinists, Lodge 88, was organized in Butte, Montana, in 1891. Officers included Master Machinist August Heimbach, Foreman Charles O'Rourke, Recording Secretary James Hamlin, and Treasurer Thomas Ogle.
Content Description
Records. 1915-1972. 2 linear feet. The records of the International Association of Machinists, Lodge 88, of Butte, Montana, contain general correspondence (1943-1953, 1967, 1969); financial records (1937-1970), including memberhip information; legal documents (1937-1960), consisting of labor agreements with a variety of employers; minutes (1915-1921; 1943-1959); reports (1947); subject files (1966-1967) pertaining to The Anaconda Company; and miscellany. Artifacts have been transferred to the Museum.
Administrative Information
Return to TopDetailed Description of the Collection
The following section contains a detailed listing of the materials in the collection
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General Correspondence
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Description: MiscellaneousDates: 1943-1953, 1967,1969Container: Box/Folder 1 / 1
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Financial Records
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Description: Annual report of receipts and disbursementsDates: 1946Container: Box/Folder 1 / 2
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Description: Employers' monthly remittance reports (includes member's and employer's name, hours worked, etc.)Dates: July 1969- Dec. 1970Container: Box/Folder 1 / 3-5
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Description: Employers' monthly remittance reports (includes member's and employer's name, hours worked, etc.)Dates: Jan-June, Nov-Dec. 1971; Jan 1972Container: Box/Folder 1 / 6
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Description: Receipts for bonds purchasedDates: 1937-1954Container: Box/Folder 1 / 7
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Description: Treasurer's check stubsDates: Oct. 1946- Nov. 1949Container: Box/Folder 1 / 8
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Description: Treasurer's receipt bookDates: Apr. 1951- Mar. 1953Container: Box/Folder 1 / 9
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Description: Treasurer's receipt bookDates: Jan-July 1956Container: Box/Folder 1 / 10
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Description: Treasurer's receipt booksDates: July 1956- Sept. 1957Container: Box/Folder 2 / 1-3
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Description: VouchersDates: 1954-1956Container: Box/Folder 2 / 4
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Legal Documents
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Description: Labor agreements (includes agreements with the Sheep Shearers Merchandise and Commission Company; Silver Bow Employers' Association [OVERSIZE MATERIAL]; Western Iron Works, Inc.; The Montana Power Company; and the Northern Pacific Transport CompanyDates: 1937-1960 scatteredContainer: Box/Folder 2 / 5-6
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Minutes
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Description: Minute booksDates: Oct. 1915- Apr. 1921Container: Box/Folder 2 / 7-8
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Description: Minute booksDates: Oct. 1943- June 1959Container: Box/Folder 3 / 1-7
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Reports
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Description: Business agent's reportDates: Nov. 1944Container: Box/Folder 3 / 8
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Description: Monthly report of vocational classes for auto mechanics and machinist apprentices (includes name of apprentices)Dates: Sept., Dec. 1947Container: Box/Folder 3 / 9
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Subject Files
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Description: AFL-CIO Industril Union Department's Copper and Brass meeting (includes financial analysis, organizational status, selected contract provisions, and pension and insurance analyses of the Anaconda Company, and the Department's revised report on the Anaconda Company)Dates: Oct. 26-28, 1966Container: Box/Folder 4 / 1
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Description: Anaconda Company Joint Crafts Engineers and Teamsters Union (re pensions and health plans)Dates: 1966Container: Box/Folder 4 / 2-3
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Description: Anaconda Company contract negotiations (includes "Agreement Between the Anaconda Company and...International Association of Machinists...", 1964)Dates: 1964, 1966Container: Box/Folder 4 / 4
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Miscellany
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Description: Dues assignment authorizationDates: 1965-1966, n.d.Container: Box/Folder 4 / 5
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Description: "The Anaconda Company: Presentation to Special Panel Investigating the Copper Industry Strike", by R. Lewis Brown, Jr., Butte, and John Will, director of labor relations for the Anaconda CompanyDates: Feb. 1, 1968Container: Box/Folder 4 / 6
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Description: The Anaconda Company strike referendum voters' list (includes sample ballot)Dates: June 18, 1971Container: Box/Folder 4 / 7
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Description: List of artifacts transferred to the MuseumDates:Container: Box/Folder 4 / 8
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Description: List of members not in good standing (May 26, 1954); list of International Association of Machinists' Helpers shop committeemen (Jan. 1921); list of Butte buildings and their type of heating system (1939); list of members (Oct. 1932)Dates: 1921-1954 scatteredContainer: Box/Folder 4 / 9
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Description: Medical insurance group policyDates: 1958Container: Box/Folder 4 / 10
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Description: Membership applicationsDates: 1938-1967 scatteredContainer: Box/Folder 4 / 11
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Description: "Provisions for Administration by State Apprenticeship Council of the State of Montana"Dates: 1941Container: Box/Folder 4 / 12
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Description: Roll call book (includes lists of trustees and committees and apprentices started)Dates: 1918-1946Container: Box/Folder 4 / 13
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Description: Voters' list for dues increase referendum (includes announcement of referendum)Dates: June 2, July 7,1966Container: Box/Folder 4 / 14
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Labor Unions
- Machinists
Geographical Names
- Butte (Mont.)
