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Federation of Shorthand Reporters Records

Call Number

WAG.193

Date

1968-1986, inclusive

Creator

Federation of Shorthand Reporters

Extent

1 linear foot in 1 record carton.

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Abstract

The Federation of Shorthand Reporters consists of members who do stenographic reporting for law firms in New York City. The Federation of Shorthand Reporters Records date from 1968 to 1986 and contain contracts, correspondence, clippings, and legal filings that document the union's strikes, resolved grievances, arbitration, association with District Council 1707, and general membership.

Historical Note

The Federation of Shorthand Reporters consists of members who do stenographic reporting for law firms in New York City.

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.

Scope and Contents

The Federation of Shorthand Reporters Records date from 1968 to 1986 and contain contracts, correspondence, clippings, and legal filings that document the union's strikes, resolved grievances, association with District Council 1707, and general membership. Strikes in 1968, 1980, and 1986 are well documented with clippings, correspondence, and internal notes. A large portion of the collection consists of files from legal counsel representing the union in arbitrations and an anti-trust case. Files on the union's Ad Hoc Computer Committee are also included.

Conditions Governing Access

Materials are open without restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

The Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Archives 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 1968-1986, are expected to enter the public domain in 2107.

Preferred Citation

Identification of item, date; Federation of Shorthand Reporters Records; WAG 193; box number; folder number or item identifier; Tamiment Library/Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives, New York University.

Location of Materials

Materials are stored offsite and advance notice is required for use. Please request materials at least two business days prior to your research visit to coordinate access.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The provenance of this collection is unknown. The accession number associated with this collection is 1950.181.

Collection processed by

Weatherly Stephan

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Language: Description is written in: English, Latin script.

Processing Information

Materials were rehoused in archival boxes and folders and described at the collection level.

Repository

Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives
Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives
Elmer Holmes Bobst Library
70 Washington Square South
2nd Floor
New York, NY 10012