Leo F. Flynn papers, 1890-1970
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Flynn, Leo F., 1885-
- Title
- Leo F. Flynn papers
- Dates
- 1890-1970 (inclusive)18901970
1949-1966 (bulk)19491966 - Quantity
- 1.09 cubic feet, (2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 1540
- Summary
- Papers of a President of the Washington State Council of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America and an organizer for the American Federation of Labor from 1938-1956
- 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
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Access to a portion of the records is restricted: For terms of access, contact Special Collections for details.
Material stored offsite; advance notice required for use.
- Languages
- Collection materials are in English.
Biographical Note
Leo Francis Flynn (1885-1970) was born in Waseca County, Minnesota. He was President of the Washington State Council of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America and an organizer for the American Federation of Labor from 1938-1956. He was married to Myra L. Flynn.
Content Description
The collection spans the years 1890-1970 (bulk 1949-1966) and contains records related to Flynn's work with the American Federation of Labor, the Washington State Council of Carpenters, and the Washington State Personnel Board as well as materials related to Flynn's personal life.
The following is a detailed description of materials within each series:
Use of the Collection
Preferred Citation
Labor Archives of Washington, University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections, Leo Flynn papers, 1540-001, box number, folder number.
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
The collection is arranged into the following series:
- Series I, American Federation of Labor
- Series II, Washington State Council of Carpenters
- Series III, Washington State Personnel Board
- Series IV, Personal Papers
Acquisition Information
Donated by E. J. Comrada, 2/16/1971.
Related Materials
Detailed Description of the Collection
Series I, American Federation of Labor, 1938-1966
- Description: Assorted CorrespondenceDates: 1953-1966Container: Box 1540-001 Box 1, Folder 1
- Description: Seattle Post Intelligencer Press Release on Auditing of Union FundsDates: 1957 February 24Container: Box 1540-001 Box 1, Folder 2
- Description: News Clippings: AFL and Leo FlynnDates: 1949,1955Container: Box 1540-001 Box 1, Folder 3
- Description: Ephemera: Certificate and Membership CardDates: 1938, 1953Container: Box 1540-001 Box 1, Folder 4
- Description: Correspondence - RESTRICTEDDates: 1954-1955Container: Box 1540-001 Box 1, Folder 16
Series II, Washington State Council of Carpenters, 1913-1970
- Description: Assorted CorrespondenceDates: 1956-1967Container: Box 1540-001 Box 1, Folder 5
- Description: Reports and Financial StatementsDates: 1963-1965, 1970Container: Box 1540-001 Box 1, Folder 6
- Description: Ephemera and Printed MaterialDates: 1913, 1945, 1958-1969Container: Box 1540-001 Box 1, Folder 7
- Description: News Clipping: Max Raddock and Senate Rackets Committee HearingDates: 1958 February 20Container: Box 1540-001 Box 1, Folder 8
- Description: Artifact: Metal United Brotherhood of Carpenters & Joiners of America LogoDates: UndatedContainer: Box 1540-001 Box 2, Folder 2
Series III, Washington State Personnel Board, 1955-1959
- Description: Correspondence Between Flynn and Governor LanglieDates: 1955-1959Container: Box 1540-001 Box 1, Folder 9
- Description: Compensation PlanDates: 1959 JulyContainer: Box 1540-001 Box 1, Folder 10
Series IV, Personal Papers, 1890-1960
- Description: Assorted CorrespondenceDates: 1955-1959Container: Box 1540-001 Box 1, Folder 11
- Description: Christmas Letter Poems and Address ListsDates: 1952-1961Container: Box 1540-001 Box 1, Folder 12
- Description: Photographs (1 of 3)Dates: c. 1890-1960Container: Box 1540-001 Box 1, Folder 13
- Description: Photographs (2 of 3)Dates: c. 1890-1960Container: Box 1540-001 Box 1, Folder 14
- Description: Photographs (3 of 3)Dates: c. 1890-1960Container: Box 1540-001 Box 1, Folder 15
- Description: ScrapbookDates: c. 1928-1950Container: Box 1540-001 Box 2, Folder 1
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Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
Other Creators
Personal Names
- Flynn, Leo F., 1885-
Corporate Names
- American Federation of Labor--Archives
- Labor Archives of Washington (University of Washington) (creator)
- United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. Washington State Council
- Washington (State). Personnel Board
