Amalgamated Machine Engine and Iron Grinders' and Glazers' Society

Scope and Content

Minutes, 1895-1956; Accounts and Cash Books, 1926-1958; Contributions Books, 1918-1957; Correspondence, 1910-1954; Annual Reports, 1914-1938; Rule Books, 1859-1929.

Administrative / Biographical History

The Amalgamated Machine Engine and Iron Grinders' and Glazers' Society was established in 1844. It transferred its engagements to the Amalgamated Engineering Union in September 1956 transferring 146 members.

Reference: Arthur Marsh and Victoria Ryan, Historical Directory of Trade Unions( Gower; 1984).

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/.

Acquisition Information

These papers form part of a large collection MSS.259 that has been deposited in the Modern Records Centre over a number of years. Most of the Records came from the Amalgamated Union of Engineering Workers (Engineering Section). The first deposits were made in 1984 with further deposits made up to 1997.

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Conditions Governing Use

There are no restrictions on the use of this archive, apart from the requirements of copyright law.

Appraisal Information

This collection has been weeded for duplicates.

Accruals

Further deposits are not expected.

Related Material

These papers constitute part of a large collection of related papers that have been deposited in the Modern Records Centre over a long period of time.