Graphic Communications International Union, Local 767M photographs and moving images, 1928-approximately 1990s
Table of Contents
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 Background
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 Description
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 Collection
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 Information
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 Collection
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Photographs
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Pressmen at Work
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Dates: 1928Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 1
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Dates: 1928Container: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 2
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Description: Goss pressmen posing in the Seattle Starneswspaper shop
Caption beneath photo: An "All Star" Cast--The Pride of Seattle
Dates: circa 1920s-1940sContainer: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 3 -
Dates: circa 1950sContainer: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 4
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Description: Pressmen posing in a locker roomDates: circa 1950sContainer: Box/Folder 1/1, Item 5
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Pressmen on Strike
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Dates: circa 1940s-1950sContainer: Box/Folder 1/2, Item 6
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Conferences/Conventions
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Description: Panorama of attendees at the 22nd Convention for the International Brotherhood of Bookbinders at Hotel Carter, Cleveland, OhioErtler Photo (photographer)Dates: October 7-11, 1940Container: Mapcase M271, Item 7
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23rd Convention for the International Brotherhood of Bookbinders at Hotel President, Kansas City, Missouri
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Description: Panoramic group photograph of attendees outside Hotel President (Foto Service 168-2)Foto Service, Kansas City, Missouri (photographer)Dates: July 24, 1944Container: Box:oversize XH7, Item 8
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Description: Panoramic group photograph of attendees during opening session (Foto Service 168-1)Foto Service, Kansas City, Missouri (photographer)Dates: July 24, 1944Container: Box:oversize XH7, Item 9
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Description: Panoramic group photograph of attendees during banquet (Foto Service 168-4)Foto Service, Kansas City, Missouri (photographer)Dates: July 24, 1944Container: Box:oversize XH7, Item 10
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Description: Delegate Allen W. Moore from Local 87, Seattle standing at microphone at AFL-CIO conventionMerkle Press Inc., Washington, D.C (photographer)Dates: circa 1960s-1970sContainer: Box/Folder 1/3, Item 11
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Dates: circa 1970sContainer: Box/Folder 1/3, Item 12
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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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Description: Attendees eating dinnerPhilip 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
Dates: October 21, 1957Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Item 13 -
Description: President Frank Elliot posing with other 50-year membersPhilip 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
Dates: October 21, 1957Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Item 14 -
Dates: October 21, 1957Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Item 15
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Description: Attendees sitting at charter tablePhilip 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
Dates: October 21, 1957Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Item 16 -
Description: Attendees sitting at charter tablePhilip H. Webber, Seattle, Washington (photographer)
Writte on verso of duplicate photo: American pressmen
Dates: October 21, 1957Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Item 17 -
Dates: October 21, 1957Container: Box/Folder 1/4, Item 18-19
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Dates: circa 1950s-1960sContainer: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 20
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Dates: circa 1950s-1960sContainer: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 21
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Description: Three men at a banquet tableDates: circa 1950s-1960sContainer: Box/Folder 1/5, Item 22
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CBS recording Edward Swayduck speaking with Francis Spellman, Sixth Archbishop of New York
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Description: CBS anchorman speaking with Francis Spellman and Edward Swayduck on a trainBill 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
Dates: circa 1965Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 23 -
Description: Francis Spellman and Edward Swayduck posing with a "Peace on Earth" signBill Joli, Bethell, Connecticut (photographer)Dates: circa 1965Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 24-25
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Description: Francis Spellman and Edward Swayduck posing with a "Peace on Earth" sign, while acknowledging overhead signBill 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
Dates: circa 1965Container: Box/Folder 1/6, Item 26-28
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Description: Photograph of political cartoon about the Old GuardDates: January 1, 1968Container: Box/Folder 1/7, Item 29
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Moving Images
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Organizational Films
Organizational films related to the numerous roles and activities of the printing unions.
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Description: 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
Dates: circa 1962Container: Reel F1, Item 30 -
Description: 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
Dates: circa 1965Container: Reel F2, Item 31 -
Description: 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
Dates: circa 1968Container: Reel F3, Item 32 -
Description: Fifty Years of Industrial Unionism
Produced by the Industrial Union Department of the AFL-CIO.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (20 minutes): sound, color; 1/2"
Dates: circa 1980s-1990sContainer: Cassette V1, Item 33 -
Description: GCIU [Graphic Communications International Union] Organizing Video TapeDates: circa 1980s-1990sContainer: Cassette V2, Item 34
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Description: IAM [International Association of Machinists] Solidarity
Produced by the International Association of Machinists.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (16 minutes, 28 seconds): sound, color; 1/2"
Dates: circa 1980s-1990sContainer: Cassette V3, Item 35 -
Description: Jobs with Justice
Produced by the Communications Workers of America.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (8 minutes, 15 seconds): sound, color; 1/2"
Dates: circa 1980s-1990sContainer: Cassette V4, Item 36 -
Description: One Strike and You're Out!
Produced by the Commitee for Workplace Fairness.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (14 minutes, 37 seconds): sound, color; 1/2"
Dates: circa 1980s-1990sContainer: Cassette V5, Item 37 -
Description: Opportunities in Graphic Communications
Produced by NPES [National Printing Equipment Association].
Original1 videocassette (VHS) ( minutes): sound, color; 1/2"
Dates: circa 1980s-1990sContainer: Cassette V6, Item 38 -
Description: 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"
Dates: circa 1980s-1990sContainer: Cassette V7, Item 39 -
Description: U.E. [United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America] Dirty BusinessDates: circa 1980s-1990sContainer: Cassette V8, Item 40
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Description: Print Shop Processes
Footage of the printing process and people working in an unidentified print shop.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (minutes): sound, color; 1/2"
Dates: circa 1980s-1990sContainer: Cassette V9, Item 41 -
Description: Wrath of Grapes
Produced by United Farm Workers of America.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (15 minutes): sound, color; 1/2"
Dates: circa 1980s-1990sContainer: Cassette V10, Item 42 -
Description: 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"
Dates: February 2, 1985Container: Cassette V11, Item 43 -
Description: CGIU [Graphic Communications International Union] and You
New member orientation film.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (18 minutes, 26 seconds): sound, color; 1/2"
Dates: 1987Container: Cassette V12, Item 44 -
Description: 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"
Dates: circa 1990sContainer: Cassette V13, Item 45 -
Description: 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"
Dates: 1992Container: Cassette V14, Item 46 -
Description: 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"
Dates: circa 1992Container: Cassette V15, Item 47 -
Description: Restoring Employee Rights is Good for America
Produced by the Labor Research Association.
Original1 videocassette (VHS) (19 minutes, 30 seconds): sound, color; 1/2"
Dates: 1993Container: Cassette V16, Item 48
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Training Films
Training films created to teach specific jobs and techniques related to the printing industry.
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Description: How to Apply for a Grant from F.M.C.S. [Federal Mediation & Reconciliation Services]Dates: circa 1980s-1990sContainer: Cassette V17, Item 49
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Description: 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"
Dates: circa 1980s-1990sContainer: Cassette V18, Item 50 -
Description: 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"
Dates: 1986Container: Cassette V19, Item 51 -
Description: 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"
Dates: 1986Container: Cassette V20, Item 52 -
Description: 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"
Dates: 1986Container: Cassette V21, Item 53 -
Description: 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"
Dates: 1986Container: Cassette V22, Item 54 -
Description: 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"
Dates: 1986Container: Cassette V23, Item 55 -
Description: 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"
Dates: 1986Container: Cassette V24, Item 56 -
Description: 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"
Dates: 1986Container: Cassette V25, Item 57 -
Description: 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"
Dates: 1986Container: Cassette V26, Item 58 -
Description: 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"
Dates: 1986Container: Cassette V27, Item 59 -
Description: 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"
Dates: 1986Container: Cassette V28, Item 60 -
Description: 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"
Dates: 1986Container: Cassette V29, Item 61 -
Description: 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"
Dates: 1986Container: Cassette V30, Item 62 -
Description: 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"
Dates: 1992Container: Cassette V31, Item 63
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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)
