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National Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association records, 1903-1955

Overview of the Collection

Creator
National Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association (U.S.)
Title
National Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association records
Dates
1903-1955 (inclusive)
1918-1947 (bulk)
Quantity
11.54 cubic feet (13 boxes)
Collection Number
0512 (Accession No. 0512-001)
Summary
Correspondence, minutes, journals, legislative materials, financial records, ephemera, agreements, reports, constitutions and bylaws of the union on national and local levels of a labor organization in Seattle
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

Open to all users.

Some records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.

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Languages
English
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Biographical Note

A National Maritime Labor organization. Throughout the 1920s, MEBA experienced a sharp decline in its membership. From about 22,000 in 1920 to 5,000 in 1934. In spite of this, during the period between World War I and World War II it was successful in raising wages, lowering working hours, and establishing the union hiring hall.

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Content Description

Correspondence, minutes, journals, legislative materials, financial records, ephemera, agreements, reports, constitutions and bylaws of the union on national and local levels. The correspondence is mainly that of William Peel, business manager of Local, 38 and so primarily reflects the activities of MEBA's Seattle branch.

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Use of the Collection

Restrictions on Use

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

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Administrative Information

Preservation Note

Some records stored offsite; advanced notice required for use.

Acquisition Information

Purchased from Shorey's Book Store, 1/5/1965.

Bibliography

The Greenwood Encyclopedia of American Institutions: Labor Unions

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Detailed Description of the Collection

 

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Corporate Names

  • National Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association (U.S.)--Archives

Other Creators

  • Corporate Names

    • American Federation of Labor. Committee for Industrial Organization (creator)
    • Congress of Industrial Organizations (U.S.) (creator)
    • Inland Boatmen's Union of the Pacific (creator)
    • Labor Archives of Washington (University of Washington) (creator)
    • Maritime Federation of the Pacific Coast (creator)

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Subject Terms

  • Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)


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