Nels Peter Alifas papers

Collection

Identifier: c-00392

Staff Only

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

Alifas, Nels Peter (Person)

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

Additional Description

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.