WAUHarryBridgesCenterPHColl1277.xmlGuide to the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies Film and Videotape Collection 1950-1992Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies Film and Videotape CollectionSpecial Collections, University of Washington Libraries© 2016 (Last modified: 11/27/2017)

Seattle, WA 98195

University of Washington Libraries, Special CollectionsPH1277Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studes (University of Washington)Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies film and videotape collection1950-19921980-199250 videocassettes : sound, color ; U-matic, U-matic S2 film reels : sound, color and black & white ; 16mmCollection materials are in English.Films and videos collected by the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies

From the University of Washington website: “The Harry Bridges Endowed Chair and Center for Labor Studies were created to be jointly housed in the departments of Political Science and History at the University of Washington. The Chair and Center honor the legacy of one of the preeminent labor leaders in the U.S., the late Harry Bridges, outstanding founder and leader of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) for over 40 years. As a tribute to Harry Bridges' memory, over one thousand contributors, spearheaded by current and retired members of the ILWU, raised the funds necessary to endow a faculty chair in his name in 1992. Harry Bridges' unique combination of pragmatic organizing ability, democratic unionism, commitment to racial desegregation, and outspoken engagement with issues of social justice continues to serve as the touchstone of the Center's mission. Supporting research, teaching, and community outreach, The Center focuses on labor's contribution to society.”

The collection has been arranged into multiple series:

Labor Institute of Public Affairs (LIPA) ProgramsNon-LIPA National Productions Portraits of America Labor ProgramsInternational Association of Machinists (IAM)Migrant IssuesHealth Care IssuesWashington State Issues

The films and videocassettes in this collection were gathered by the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies at the University of Washington in Seattle. Spanning the 1950s to the 1990s, the collection was amassed for the purpose of documenting and disseminating information related to the greater labor movement. Locally and nationally produced programs contained on these items include documentaries, interviews, roundtables, speeches, conventions, rallies, and other events related to labor issues.

Individual program titles have been derived from film and videocassette labels present at the time of donation.

Materials stored offsite; advance notice is required for use.

Access to the original films and videocassettes is restricted due to preservation concerns. Arrangements can be made to view these materials by contacting the Visual Materials Curator.

Materials stored offsite; advance notice is required for use.

Request at UW

Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Contact the Special Collections division of the University of Washington for details.

Donated by the Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies, July 13, 2013.

Collection processed and finding aid created by Kelly Burton, 2016.

Accessioned as PH2014-005.

Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies (University of Washington)--ArchivesInternational Association of MachinistsLabor Institute of Public Affairs (AFL-CIO),Kamber Group,Labor unions--Washington (State)Labor union members--Washington (State)Nurses--Labor unions--Washington (State)Immigrants--Washington (State)Demonstrations--Washington (State)Video recordingsNonfiction filmsInterviewsVisual Materials Collections (University of Washington)Moving Image Collections (University of Washington)Moving ImagesLabor HistorySeattle

Labor Institute of Public Affairs (LIPA) Programs

LIPA was created by Lane Kirkland at the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) in 1982 to disseminate labor union-related information through the vehicle of mass media. The "Union Yes" campaign was among the most successful for LIPA and the AFL-CIO.

11CableLINE Launch Special19831 videocassette (60 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

12COPE Political Check-off; John Perkins Interview; Roundtable on PACs; Benjamin Hooks Speech19831 videocassette (60 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

13The Case For an Industrial Policy19841 videocassette (30 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

14AFL-CIO Convention Roll-In Programs19871 videocassette (50 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

15Union Yes: 30-Second Promotional Spots19891 videocassette (3 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

16Union Yes: Promotional Program19891 videocassette (approx. 30 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

17Lech Walsea, Union Leader19891 videocassette (5 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

18AFL-CIO Convention; Video News Releases19891 videocassette (62 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

19Labor Day Health Care19901 videocassette (approx. 20 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

110Union Industries Show19901 videocassette (9 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

111AFL-CIO Convention; Homebuying19911 videocassette (approx. 60 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

1121992 Year To Date: Labor News Compilation19921 videocassette (15 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

113Workers' Memorial Day 199219921 videocassette (approx. 30 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

114BMW Workers' Strike Rally in New Jerseycirca 1990s1 videocassette (approx. 30 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

115Unemployment Compensation Ratecirca 1990s1 videocassette (approx. 10 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

216Union Privilege Home Mortgage; A. Philip Randolph Civil Rights Billcirca 1990s1 videocassette (approx. 10 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

217Maquiladora Clips: Investigation of Corporate Practicescirca 1990s1 videocassette (14 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

Non-LIPA National Productions218The Pursuit of Happiness: The Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America (AMC)circa 19501 videocassette (approx. 30 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

419Memorial Day Massacre of 193719741 film reel (approx. 20 min.) : sound, black & white ; 16mm

220Worker to Worker19801 videocassette (approx. 30 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

221YWCA Womens' Vote Project19881 videocassette (2 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

222The Fight to Breathe Free: The New England Indoor Air Pollution Coalition19891 videocassette (11 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

223Two Generations of Labor Singers19891 videocassette (30 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

224Skills to Build America19891 videocassette (13 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

225Bailey-Donahue Labor Debate, part 1circa 1980s1 videocassette (approx. 60 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

226Bailey-Donahue Labor Debate, part 2circa 1980s1 videocassette (approx. 60 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

Portraits of America Labor Programs

Portraits of America Labor was a series of pro-union programs produced by the Kamber Group in Washington, DC and hosted by Edward Asner.

227Work and Health; Airline Pilots: Coping With a Changing Industrycirca 1980s1 videocassette (57 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

228Whither the Maritime Industry? (part 1); Labor's Varied Storycirca 1980s1 videocassette (57 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

229Building Our Future; Whither the Maritime Industry? (part 2)circa 1980s1 videocassette (57 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

230Union Advertising: New and Improved; Legacy of Pridecirca 1980s1 videocassette (57 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

231Unions and Youth; Labor's Frontline Soldier: The Shop Stewardcirca 1980s1 videocassette (57 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

International Association of Machinists (IAM)432The Story of the International Association of Machinists (IAM) Local 75119791 film reel (approx. 15 min.) : sound, color ; 16mm

333IAM Contract '89: Boeing Profits19891 videocassette (15 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

334IAM Strike, part 119891 videocassette (19 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

335IAM Strike, part 219891 videocassette (15 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

336IAM Strike, part 319891 videocassette (18 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

Migrant Issues337KDNA Radio: Migrants on the Street19871 videocassette (8 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

338KDNA Radio: Wapato High School19871 videocassette (21 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

339Wapato Elementary School Migrant Students19871 videocassette (approx. 20 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

340Wapato Middle School Migrant Students19871 videocassette (approx. 20 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

341Migrant Workers in Hops Harvesting19881 videocassette (approx. 20 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

342United Farm Workers (IFW) Rally, Granger, WA19881 videocassette (approx. 20 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

Health Care Issues343A Better Way: Meeting America's Long-Term Care Crisis19881 videocassette (29 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

344Nurses' Strike: Interviews19891 videocassette (20 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

345Nurses' Strike: Raw Footage19891 videocassette (approx. 20 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

346Health Cost Containmentcirca 1980s1 videocassette (25 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

347Health Care Hearings: Senate Budget19901 videocassette (6 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

348United Nurses of America (UNA): National Nurses' Congress19901 videocassette (12 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

Washington State Issues349Marvin Williams Interview with Jim Page, Seattle Labor Busker19821 videocassette (approx. 30 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

450Solidarity Day III, Woodland Park, Seattle19831 videocassette (20 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

451Free Trade Protest, Seattle News Clip19921 videocassette (6 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic

452President Bill Clinton's Statement to the Washington State Labor Council Convention19921 videocassette (5 min.) : sound, color ; U-matic