United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry, Local 2 Records
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Abstract
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry, Local 2 represented workers in the plumbing industry in Manhattan and the Bronx from the late 19th century until the late 1990s. This collection contains documents and photographs relating to the union's activities from the mid-1940s through early 1990s. The bulk of the collection is from after 1970. Materials include legal briefs, case files, correspondence, administrative files, education materials, and photographs.
Historical Note
United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry, Local 2 represented workers in the plumbing industry in Manhattan and the Bronx from the late 19th century until the late 1990s. The local was plagued by corruption, and in 1993, the national appointed a trustee to run the local. In 1997, Local 2 was dissolved and its members placed into the jurisdiction of Local 1.
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 United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry, Local 2 Records contain documents and photographs relating to the union's activities from the mid-1940s through early 1990s. The bulk of the collection is from after 1970. Materials include legal briefs, case files, correspondence, administrative files, education materials, and photographs.
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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 the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry, Local 2, were transferred to New York University in 2001 by the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry, Local 2. Permission to publish or reproduce materials in this collection must be secured from Tamiment Library and Robert F. Wagner Archives. Please contact tamiment.wagner@nyu.edu, (212) 998-2630.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date; United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry, Local 2; WAG 172; box number; folder number; Tamiment Library/Robert F. Wagner Labor Archives, New York University.
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Immediate Source of Acquisition
Donated by the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry, Local 1, 2001. The accession numbers 2002.025 and 2002.026 are associated with this gift.
Audiovisual Access Policies and Procedures
Audiovisual materials have not been preserved and may not be available to researchers. Materials not yet digitized will need to have access copies made before they can be used. To request an access copy, or if you are unsure if an item has been digitized, please contact tamiment.wagner@nyu.edu with the collection name, collection number, and a description of the item(s) requested. A staff member will respond to you with further information.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Advance notice is required for the use of computer records. Original physical digital media is restricted. Born-digital materials have not been transferred and may not be available to researchers. Researchers may request access copies. To request that material be transferred, or if you are unsure if material has been transferred, please contact tamiment.wagner@nyu.edu with the collection name, collection number, and a description of the item(s) requested. A staff member will respond to you with further information.
Appraisal
Water-damaged materials were deaccessioned during offsite preparation activities.
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Processing Information
One oversize folder was separated from this collection during initial processing and was established as a separate collection, the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry, Local 2 Photographs (PHOTOS 19). In 2014, the photograph collection was reincorporated into the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry, Local 2 Records.
Other decisions regarding arrangement, description, and physical interventions for this collection prior to 2019 are unknown. In 2019, materials were rehoused in new acid-free folders and boxes with spacers in preparation for offsite storage. Original folders were retained when possible. If the original folder was kept, loose labels were stapled to ensure accurate titling and prevent loss of information. Where appropriate, materials were rehoused in archival folders and boxes. If present, original folder titles were used, with any descriptive enhancements by the archivist as necessary. Loose paper materials were placed in archival folders. The collection contained a folder of mold-damaged material. Preservation photocopies were made of mold-damaged materials if they were reproduced documents such as photocopies, otherwise they were treated for mold and retained. Water-damaged thermal fax materials were deaccessioned. Materials were described on the collection-level with a box list. Born-digital media (8 inch and 3 ½ floppies) were removed from their original locations using separation sheets and inventories, but have not yet been forensically imaged, analyzed, or described.
New York University Libraries follow professional standards and best practices when imaging, ingesting, and processing born-digital material in order to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the content.
