L1987-03 International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local Lodge 34 (Kenosha, Wisconsin): A Guide to Its Records at Georgia State University Library Georgia State University Library Georgia State University

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May 2001 Text converted and initial EAD tagging provided by Apex Data Services, May 2001. English March 2003 Tagging updated by Morna Gerrard. February 2006 Edited by William Hardesty according to "Revising GSU Finding Aids for EAD 2002 Conversion" July 5, 2007 PUBLIC "-//Georgia State University//TEXT (US::GASU::L1987-03::International Association of Machinists, Lodge 34 (Kenosha, Wisc.) Records)//ENG" "L1987-03.xml" converted from EAD 1.0 to 2002 by v1to02.xsl (sy2003-10-15). August 2007 Edited by William Hardesty for compliance to "RLG Best Practices Guidelines for EAD" Collection Summary International Association of Machinists. Lodge 34 (Kenosha, Wisc.) International Association of Machinists, Lodge 34 (Kenosha, Wisc.) records 1917-1987 L1987-03 1.25 linear foot Georgia State University Library, Special Collections and Archives, Atlanta The International Association of Machinists Local 34 (Kenosha, Wisconsin) was chartered in 1897. The local's records include correspondence, newspaper clippings, contracts, agreements, photographs and charters, documenting its history, 1905 to 1988. English. Historical Note

The International Association of Machinists Local 34 (Kenosha, Wisconsin) was chartered in 1897. Local 34 is still an unaffiliated local of the IAM.

Scope and Content of the Records

The International Association of Machinists Local 34 records include correspondence, newspaper clippings, contracts, agreements, photographs and charters. These materials document the history of the IAM Local 34 of Kenosha, Wisconsin from 1905 to 1988.

Index Terms

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Organizations International Association of Machinists. Lodge 34 (Kenosha, Wisc.)--Archives. Subjects Machinists--Labor unions--Wisconsin. Machinists--Wisconsin--Kenosha. Labor union locals--Wisconsin--Kenosha. Document Types Photographs. Administrative Information Restrictions on Access

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Citation

[item], [folder title], International Association of Machinists, Lodge 34 (Kenosha, WI) Records, L1987-03, Southern Labor Archives. Special Collections and Archives, Georgia State University, Atlanta.

Finding Aid Note

See Southern Labor Archives Non-Print finding aids for descriptions of photographic material (located in the reading room).

Related materials in this repository: See Southern Labor Archives' International Association of Machinists collections webpage.

Detailed Description of the Collection Container List 1 1 Correspondence, 1917-1936 1 2 Lodge 34 agreements (Snap On Tools), 1950-1951 1 3 Lodge 34 contracts (Snap On Tools), 1947-1953 1 4 Newspaper clippings, 1959-1988 1 5 "Chronology of G&H Products, Inc. -- Alfa Lava Strike, Kenosha, WI," by John A. Serpe, Jr., July 1, 1980-April 3, 1982 1 6 Photographs: members of Lodge 34, 1905 1 7 Photographs:

[87-3-1] Children's Party, Ray Anderson (Chairman) and Ivan Catroski (5×7, b&w), December 29, 1963 [87-3-2] Aerial View of American Motors Corporation, Kenosha, WI (8×10, b&w), 1956 [87-3-3] National Tool and Die Conference 23rd Grand Lodge Convention, Kansas City, MO (8×10, b&w), September 8-19, 1952 [87-3-4] Old Times Night (8×10, b&w), June 1956 [87-3-5] Old Times Night (8×10, b&w), June 6, 1956 [87-3-6] Carl Dau, Die Sinker, American Motors Corporation, Kenosha, WI (8×10, b&w), ca. 1956 [87-3-7] Hans Peterson operating Horiz Boring Bar, American Motors Corporation (8×10, b&w), ca. 1956 [87-3-8] 1964 Grand Lodge Convention, International Association of Machinists, Miami Beach, FL(postcard and b&w) , September 8-18, 1964 [87-3-9] Snap On Tools Strike, (Duration 2 weeks, return to work on March 16, 1965 1st shift, 7:00 a.m.) (8×10, b&w), March 1965 [87-3-10] Eugene Glover, visits Local Lodge 34, Kenosha Union Club Building, Hall #2 (8×10, b&w), January 23, 1969 [87-3-11] IAMAW Lodge 34 Kenosha Leatherette and Display Company group (5×7, b&w), ca. 1972 [87-3-12] Judith M. Berg -- 1st woman Tool and Die Apprentice, American Motor Corporation, installed by President William Buzza (5×7, b&w), February 1978 [87-3-13] Swearing in by President William Buzza (5×5, b&w), ca. 1978 [87-3-14] Bill Buzza became the new president in 1978. Swearing in (L to R): Ceehard Roemer, Business Agent; Ed McDonough, Recording Secretary; William Buzza, President; John Newman, Vice President; Jerome Spehar, Financial Secretary. (Back row L to R): Larry Williams, Trustee; George Brossard, Sentinel; Bill Holland, Condutor, and Ray Zresemer, Trustee. Not present: Ronald Johnson, Trustee (8×10, b&w). [87-3-15] Business Agent Gerhard Roemer and Ed McDonough, retired. Also pictured: John Serpe, Jr., President Bill Buzza, Vice President John Newman and Financial Secretary Eugene Schutz (8×10, b&w), 1981 [87-3-16] IAM Machinists picketing a showdown against big oil company, in Chicago, IL. (8×10, b&w), November 9, 1981 [87-3-17] IAM President William Winpisinger visits Kenosha Public Museum with Richard Presser, Director of IAM District 10 and Bill Buzza, President of Machinists Lodge 34 (8×10, b&w), April 1982 [87-3-18] Machinists Lodge 34 volunteer manpower to operate kitchen and donated all of the food and other necessities for soup kitchen (8×10, b&w), 1983

2 Photograph:

[87-3-19] State Conference IAM, General Vice President P. L. Siemiller (10×20, b&w), March 24-25, 1961

List of Artifacts

The Grand Lodge of the Ladies Auxiliary to the IAM Charter No. 306, August 21, 1947 The Grand Lodge of the Ladies Auxiliary to the IAM Charter No. 448, May 11, 1954 IAM President A. Hayes (2 albums)