Idaho Federation of Teachers Records, 1973-1998
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Idaho Federation of Teachers (Idaho)
- Title
- Idaho Federation of Teachers Records
- Dates
- 1973-1998
(inclusive)19731998
- Quantity
- 1 cubic feet
- Collection Number
- MG 665
- Summary
- This collection primarily contains financial documents related to the Moscow, Idaho chapter of AFT and IFT, including account statements, billing, receipts, but also a variety of correspondences and documentation for the chapter such as insurance and membership rosters.
- Repository
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University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives
Special Collections and Archives
University of Idaho Library
875 Perimeter Drive
MS 2350
Moscow, ID
83844-2350
Telephone: 2088850845
libspec@uidaho.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open for research
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
The American Federation of Teachers was first started in 1916 in Chicago, Illinois. The Organization quickly grew in the area, but reached a dip during World War I. It wasn't until 1932 that a law was passed that ruled against teacher contracts preventing them from joining unions. The AFT was a prominent figure in fighting to bring union rights as far around the United States as possible. The American Federation of Teachers served as a participant in World War II and the Civil Rights Movement, and by the end of the 1960s, members numbered at more than 200,000. The AFT has continued to fight for the rights of teachers and the betterment of education around the country. The Idaho Federation of Teachers is a strong chapter, including the University of Idaho, Boise State University, and Idaho State University. The University of Idaho joined the IFT and AFT in 1974. In 2025, the American Federation of Teachers had nearly 1,690,000 members across the country.
Content Description
The materials in this collection span from 1974 to 1998, from the start of the chapter in Moscow, Idaho. Financial documents, including statement of accounts from the bank, per capita reports and taxes, billing papers, and receipts. There are also membership rosters from 1974 to 1995 and IFT specific documentation on insurance policies and various financial documentation.
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
FOR PHOTOS: Photographer, "Title," date. Collection name, object ID. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.
FOR DOCUMENTS: Author, Description or "Title" of item, date. Collection name, collection number, box, folder. University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives, Moscow, ID.
Administrative Information
Acquisition Information
Found in collection in 1998, donor unknown.
Bibliography
History | American Federation of Teachers https://www.aft.org/about/history American Federation of Teachers Union | Union Facts https://unionfacts.com/union/American_Federation_of_Teachers/#locals About - Idaho Federation of Teachers | BSU, ISU, and U of I https://idaho-aft.org/about/
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Series I:
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Description: Account Statement Documents7 items : Documents related to accounts under AFTDates: 1974Container: Box 1, Folder 1
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Description: AFT Membership Roster - 1117 items : Roster charts of American Federation of Teachers current membersDates: 1974-1984Container: Box 1, Folder 2
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Description: AFT Membership Roster - 250 items : Roster charts of American Federation of Teachers current membersDates: 1974-1995Container: Box 1, Folder 3
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Description: Per Capita Report and Payment - 1149 items : Payment information and reports for AFTDates: 1977-1991Container: Box 1, Folder 4
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Description: Monthly Per Capita Tax - 1116 items : Papers on taxes for AFTDates: 1975-1985Container: Box 1, Folder 5
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Description: AFT documents + correspondence and notes49 items : Various documentation and correspondence between/for the American Federation of TeachersDates: 1974-1991Container: Box 1, Folder 6
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Description: AFT Invoices and Billing87 items : Various documents of billing and invoices received by AFTDates: 1974-1983Container: Box 1, Folder 7
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Description: AFT Applications and Deposits3 items : Application cards and deposit checks for AFTDates: 1983-1986Container: Box 1, Folder 8
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Description: AFT Refunds44 items : Charts labeled under AFT RefundsDates: 1986-1995Container: Box 1, Folder 9
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Description: IFT Per Capita and Dues42 items : Financial documents for the Idaho Federation of Teachers; IFT NewsletterDates: 1976-1992Container: Box 1, Folder 10
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Description: IFT miscellaneous35 items : Various documents, correspondence, and papers from the Idaho Federation of TeachersDates: 1988-1996Container: Box 1, Folder 11
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Description: Insurance documents - 110 items : Insurance policy related documentsDates: 1991-1998Container: Box 1, Folder 12
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Description: Insurance documents - 213 items : Insurance policy related documentsDates: 1987-1996Container: Box 1, Folder 13
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Description: AFT Bills and Receipts - 140 items : Various billing and receipt documents for AFTDates: 1980-1995Container: Box 1, Folder 14
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Description: Miscellaneous Financial and Union33 items : Documents related to finances and the unionDates: 1976-1996Container: Box 1, Folder 15
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Description: Receipt Book - 11 items : Book of organized receipt and financial informationDates: 1974-1977Container: Box 2, Object 16
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Description: Receipt Book - 21 items : Book of organized receipt and financial informationDates: 1977-1981Container: Box 2, Object 17
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Description: Receipt Book - 31 items : Book of organized receipt and financial informationDates: 1981-1984Container: Box 2, Object 18
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Description: Receipt Book - 41 items : Book of organized receipt and financial informationDates: 1985-1990Container: Box 2, Object 19
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Subject Terms
- Finance
- Labor Unions
- Universities and colleges--Faculty
- University of Idaho
