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Guide to the Tile Layers and Helpers Union Local 20 Records, 1907-1945 AIS.1989.04

Arrangement

Repository
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title
Tile Layers and Helpers Union Local 20 Records
Creator
Tile Layers and Helpers Union. Local 26 (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Creator
Tile Layers and Helpers Union. Local 20 (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Collection Number
AIS.1989.04
Extent
1.7 Linear Feet (2 boxes)
Date
1907-1945
Abstract
The Tile Layers and Helpers were an American Federation of Labor union with Local 20 succeeding Local 26 in Pittsburgh, Pa. This collection includes ledgers from these locals, as well as photographs of business agent and Pittsburgh labor leader Michael J. Dorsey.
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

Access Restrictions

No restrictions.

Acquisition Information

Gift of the estate of Michael J. Dorsey in January 1989.

History

The Tile Layers and Helpers were an American Federation of Labor union. The precise name, number and international union-affiliation of the local varied over time. Tile Layers Local 20 appears to have succeeded Local 26 (ca. 1919) and to have been affiliated at various times in its history with: the Ceramic, Mosaic, and Encuastic Tile Layers and Helpers International Union; the Marble, Slate Stone Polishers, Rubbers, and Sawyers, Marble and Tile Helpers International Union; and the Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers International Union of America.

Michael J. Dorsey served in several elected positions within Local 20, including business agent. He also headed the AFL Central Labor Union from 1942 to 1950. He passed away in 1956.

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

Tile Layers and Helpers Local 20 Records, 1907-1945, AIS.1989.04, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh

Preferred Citation

Tile Layers and Helpers Local 20 Records, 1907-1945, AIS.1989.04, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh

Processing Information

This collection was processed by David Rosenberg in 1989.

Scope and Content Notes

This collection contains dues ledgers and minute books from Local 26 and 20. Also present if a financial day book. These records contain member names and information such as military service, international union membership number, and beneficiary. Photographs of Local 20 and Michael Dorsey, business agent of the local, are also included.

Related Material

Pittsburgh Central Labor Union Records, 1929-1959, AIS.1996.04, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh

Subjects

    Corporate Names

    • Ceramic, Mosaic, and Encuastic Tile Layers and Helpers International Union
    • Tile Layers and Helpers Union. Local 26 (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
    • Tile Layers and Helpers Union. Local 20 (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
    • Bricklayers, Masons and Plasterers International Union of America
    • Marble, Slate Stone Polishers, Rubbers, and Sawyers, Marble and Tile Helpers International Union

    Personal Names

    • Dorsey, Michael J.

    Geographic Names

    • Pittsburgh (Pa.)

    Other Subjects

    • Tile layers -- Labor unions –- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh
    • Labor

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