Minutes, 1889-1968; accounts, 1903-37; some branch records, 1903-61.
Print Block, Roller and Stamp Cutters' Society
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- ReferenceGB 152 PBR
- Dates of Creation1889-1968
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description7 boxes
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The Print Block, Roller and Stamp Cutters' Society was founded in Manchester in November 1889 as the Amalgamated Society of Block, Roller and Stamp Cutters. It became the Print Block, Roller and Stamp Cutters' Society in 1930. In 1917 the union became a founder member of the Wallpaper Stainers Trade Union Federation. In 1969 it transferred its engagements to 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/
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Link to full catalogue: http://mrc-catalogue.warwick.ac.uk/records/PBR
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 Print Block, Roller and Stamp Cutters' Society 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.