Paper Stainers' Union of General Workers

Scope and Content

Minutes, 1897-1925.

Administrative / Biographical History

The Paper Stainers' Union of General Workers was established in 1890 in Darwen. In 1919 its merger with the Amalgamated Society of Machine Paper Stainers and Colour Mixers of Great Britain formed the Wallpaper Workers' Union.

Access Information

This collection is available to researchers by appointment at the Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick. See http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/library/mrc/using/

Other Finding Aids

Conditions Governing Use

Any proposal to write the complete history of the union should be referred to the Head of Education and Training at the Graphical, Paper and Media Union. Please consult an archivist.

Custodial History

The Paper Stainers' Union of General Workers' records form part of the National Union of Wallcoverings, Decorative and Allied Trades archive. This was collected by Richard Storey on the 20th May 1980 and deposited on indefinite loan in the Centre.