International Association of Machinists, Local 598, Papers
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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West Virginia & Regional History CenterWest Virginia UniversityP.O. Box 60691549 University AvenueMorgantown, WV 26506
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Lori HostuttlerEmail: lori.hostuttler@mail.wvu.eduPhone: (304) 293-3536Web: wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu
- Restrictions:
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- Preferred citation:
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[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], International Association of Machinists, Local 598, Papers, A&M 2380, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.
Collection context
Summary
- Extent:
- 0.8 Linear Feet Summary: 10 in. (2 document cases, 5 in. each)
- Creator:
- International Association of Machinists. Local 598 (South Charleston, W. Va.)
- Abstract:
- Correspondence, newspaper clippings, and other papers of the International Association of Machinists, Local 598, concerning working conditions in Union Carbide plants. The papers concern working conditions in Union Carbide Corporation chemical plants, vinyl chloride health hazards for chemical plant employees in South Charleston, and the history of Local 598.
- Language:
- English
- Preferred citation:
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[Description and date of item], [Box/folder number], International Association of Machinists, Local 598, Papers, A&M 2380, West Virginia and Regional History Center, West Virginia University Libraries, Morgantown, West Virginia.
Background
- Physical location:
- West Virginia and Regional History Center / West Virginia University / 1549 University Avenue / P.O. Box 6069 / Morgantown, WV 26506-6069 / Phone: 304-293-3536 / URL: https://wvrhc.lib.wvu.edu/
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Indexed terms
- Subjects:
- Chemical industry
Environmentalism
International Association of Machinists - Unions.
Occupational safety and health - Vinyl chloride.
Unions - International Association of Machinists.
Unions - Local 598, IAM.
Vinyl Chloride - Occupational safety and health. - Names:
- International Association of Machinists. Local 598 (South Charleston, W. Va.)
International Association of Machinists. Local 598 (South Charleston, W. Va.)
Local 598, IAM - Unions.
Union Carbide Corporation - Places:
- South Charleston (W. Va.)