David Weiner Papers on the United Federation of Teachers
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Abstract
From the 1960s to the 1990s, educator and activist David Weiner was a member of the Teachers Union of New York and the United Federation of Teachers. He was also a member of the left-wing opposition group the Teachers Action Caucus. This collection consists of materials from his involvement in those organizations. Included are correspondence, notes, agendas and minutes, article drafts and publications, newsletters, clippings, broadsides, and promotional materials.
Historical/Biographical Note
David Weiner was an educator and activist. He was a member of the Teachers Union of New York, and subsequently, the United Federation of Teachers, where he was a member of the left-wing opposition group the Teachers Action Caucus. Weiner also was active in the retired teachers chapter of the UFT, and at one time edited its newsletter.
Arrangement
The collection is arranged in 2 series: Series I, David Weiner's United Federation of Teachers records; and Series II, Subject files.
Scope and Content Note
This collection contains material related to the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) and the UFT's Teachers Action Caucus and Retired Teachers Committee. The collection also holds materials on 20th-century education issues, such as academic freedom, school desegregation, civil rights, the Cold War, and the Vietnam War. Document types include correspondence, notes, agendas and minutes, article drafts and publications, newsletters, clippings, broadsides, and promotional materials.
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Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open without restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Any rights (including copyright and related rights to publicity and privacy) held by David Weiner were transferred to New York University in 2003 by David Weiner. Permission to publish or reproduce materials in this collection must be secured from the Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archive. Please contact tamiment.wagner@nyu.edu.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date; David Weiner Papers on the United Federation of Teachers; TAM 164; box number; folder number; Tamiment Library/Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives, New York University.
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by David Weiner in 2003. The accession number associated with this gift is 2003.028.
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Processing Information
Materials were placed in new acid-free folders and boxes. Original label information was retained when possible.
