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Guide to the Howard Scott Labor Ephemera Collection, 1894-2004 AIS.1999.09

Arrangement

Repository
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title
Howard Scott Labor Ephemera Collection
Creator
Scott, Howard
Collection Number
AIS.1999.09
Extent
5 Linear Feet (3 boxes and 2 oversize photographs)
Date
1894-2004
Abstract
This collection includes photographs, ephemera, buttons and badges purchased by Howard Scott to create a comprehensive body of artifacts documenting working class culture in western Pennsylvania during the twentieth century.
Language
English .
Author
Zachary Brodt.
Publisher
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Address
University of Pittsburgh Library System
Archives & Special Collections
Website: library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections
Business Number: 412-648-3232 (Thomas) | 412-648-8190 (Hillman)
Contact Us: www.library.pitt.edu/ask-archivist
URL: http://library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections

Acquisition Information

Purchased from Howard Scott in June 1999 and February 2006.

Scope and Content Notes

This collection includes photographs, ephemera, buttons and badges which represent working class culture in western Pennsylvania during the twentieth century. Unions represented in this collection include: United Electrical, Radio & Machine Workers of America; United Auto Workers; Service Employees International Union; United Mine Workers of America; Brotherhood of Teamsters; and various western Pennsylvania union locals. The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations are also represented, both before and after their 1955 merger. Throughout the finding aid, descriptions in quotations signify textual incriptions on the actual item.

Custodial History

These materials were purchased by Howard Scott through private individuals at flea markets, antique shows, and various sales before being acquired by the University of Pittsburgh.

History

This collection includes items documenting working class culture in western Pennsylvania collected by Howard Scott. Scott purchased these pins, buttons, badges, ribbons, and ephemera at flea markets, antique shows, and various sales before selling them to the University of Pittsburgh, making them available for research use.

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Arrangement

The collection has been arranged into the following series:

Series I. Ephemera

Series II. Photographs

Series III. Badges and Pins

Copyright

The University of Pittsburgh holds the property rights to the material in this collection, but the copyright may still be held by the original creator/author. Researchers are therefore advised to follow the regulations set forth in the U.S. Copyright Code when publishing, quoting, or reproducing material from this collection without the consent of the creator/author or that go beyond what is allowed by fair use.

Previous Citation

Howard Scott Labor Ephemera Collection, 1894-2004, AIS.1999.09, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh

Preferred Citation

Howard Scott Labor Ephemera Collection, 1894-2004, AIS.1999.09, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System

Processing Information

This collection was processed by Zachary Brodt in April 2011.

Subjects

    Corporate Names

    • United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America
    • AFL-CIO
    • Congress of Industrial Organizations (U.S.)
    • American Federation of Labor
    • International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America
    • International Union, United Automobile Workers of America (A.F. of L.)
    • Service Employees International Union
    • United Mine Workers of America

    Genres

    • Buttons (Information artifacts)
    • Badges
    • Photographs

    Other Subjects

    • Labor
    • Labor unions -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh

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