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Nels Peter Alifas papers

 Collection
Identifier: c-00392

Scope and Contents

The collection contains correspondence and printed material of Nels Peter Alifas, president of District 44 (Federal government employees) of the International Association of Machinists. The papers include United States Senate and House reports and circular letters to congressman which trace the union's achievements in its efforts to influence federal legislation; a May 1944 issue of "The Federal Machinist" the District 44 official bulletin; and a record of proceedings of a District 44 convention, August 24-28, 1959. The correspondence contains comments on the Taylor System, Samuel Gompers, New Deal economic policies, and Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Also included is a letter from Alifas to Bob Repas (the donor of the collection) explaining his purpose in sending the papers.

Dates

  • Creation: 1912 - 1964

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.

Extent

0.1 Cubic Feet (, 5 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Custodial History

Gift of Bob Repas, 1964-08-20. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum.

Legal Status

Donor(s) have transferred any applicable copyright to Michigan State University but the collection may contain third-party materials for which copyright was not transferred. Copyright restrictions may apply. Property Rights: Michigan State University.

Source

Title
Nels Peter Alifas Papers
Status
4 Published And Cataloged
Date
August 1967
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English.

Repository Details

Part of the University Archives and Historical Collections Repository

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