Joyce Wheeler American Federation of Teachers Papers TAM 388
Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archive
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Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives
Collection processed by Rachel Schimke, 2013
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on May 25, 2018
Finding aid is in English using Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Descriptive Summary
| Title: | Joyce Wheeler American Federation of Teachers Papers |
|---|---|
| Dates [inclusive]: | 1980-1999 |
| Abstract: | Joyce Wheeler was a member of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). She was particularly active in the United Action Caucus, a rank and file organization within the AFT. Wheeler was also a participant in Local 340 of the AFT, known as the Baltimore Teachers Union (BTU), and in BTU's Teacher Unity Caucus. The collection consists of correspondence, newsletters, constitutions and other governing documents, convention resolutions and proceedings, flyers, and other materials collected and produced by a variety of teachers' organizations, especially the AFT and the United Action Caucus, AFT. |
| Quantity: | 0.75 Linear Feet in 1 record carton |
| Location: | Materials are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Please contact tamiment.wagner@nyu.edu at least two business days prior to research visit. |
| Language: | Materials are in English |
| Call Phrase: | TAM 388 |
Historical/Biographical Note
Joyce Wheeler was a member of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), a national teachers' labor union founded in 1900. She was particularly active in the United Action Caucus (UAC), a rank and file organization within the AFT. The UAC took stands on various issues within the American educational system, supported progressive politics in general, and campaigned for internal democracy within the AFT. Members of the Communist Party USA are thought to have played an important role in the UAC. Wheeler was also a participant in the Baltimore Teachers Union (BTU), AFT and in BTU's Teacher Unity Caucus.
Scope and Content Note
The collection consists of correspondence, newsletters, constitutions and other governing documents, news clippings, financial information, convention resolutions and proceedings, election results, membership files, and flyers and other publicity materials collected and produced by a variety of teachers' organizations. The materials date from the 1980s and 1990s and mainly document the activities of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the United Action Caucus, AFT during and in preparation for AFT conventions. To a lesser extent, the Black Caucus, AFT; the Baltimore Teachers Union (BTU), Local 340 of the AFT; the Teacher Unity Caucus, BTU; and other teachers' groups are also represented. The collection includes a number of reports on U.S. education created by the AFT, the National Education Association (NEA), the Educational Testing Service (ETS), Family Service America (FSA), and other organizations.
Arrangement
This collection has not been arranged by an archivist. The materials are arranged in the order in which they were received from the donor.
Access Points
Subject Names
- Wheeler, Joyce
Subject Organizations
- American Federation of Teachers. United Action Caucus
- American Federation of Teachers
Subject Topics
- Labor union democracy -- United States.
- Teachers' unions -- United States.
- Education -- United States.
Subject Places
- Baltimore (Md.)
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Access
Materials are open without restrictions.
Conditions Governing Use
Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archive has no information about copyright ownership for this collection and is not authorized to grant permission to publish or reproduce materials from it. Materials in this collection, which were created in 1980-1999, are expected to enter the public domain in 2119.
Preferred Citation
Published citations should take the following form:
Identification of item, date; Joyce Wheeler American Federation of Teachers Papers; TAM 388; Box number; Folder number; Tamiment Library/Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives, New York University.
Separated Materials
UAC bank statements were discarded. Printed ephemera created in bulk was sampled and the duplicates discarded.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by Joyce Wheeler in circa 2009. The accession numbers associated with this gift are 1950.290 and 2009.031.
Processing Information
This collection was originally titled the American Federation of Teachers: United Action Caucus Records (TAM 388). In 2013, this collection was renamed the Joyce Wheeler American Federation of Teachers Papers (TAM 388) to better reflect the collection's provenance and content.
Also in 2013, some materials from the original collection were separated and established as a distinct collection, the Anne Filardo Papers on Rank and File Activism in the American Federation of Teachers and in the United Federation of Teachers (TAM 141).
Some loose materials have been housed in archival quality folders. Folder titles added by the archivist are indicated with square brackets.
Container List
| Container 1 | Title | Date | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Box: 1 | Box 1
Scope and Content NoteMaterials Related to the American Federation of Teachers (AFT); United Action Caucus, AFT; Baltimore Teachers Union (BTU), AFT; and Other Groups |
circa 1980-1999 | ||