International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen, Local 35 (Lima, Ohio) records

The collection consists of only a few scattered items of correspondence, two volumes of weekly meeting minutes (1915-1927) and two dues ledgers (1923-1928, 1943-1947).

The correspondence contains information about financial matters within the Local, and resolutions and charges regarding violations of unionized labor employment. Some items deal with the trades, and with labor and management communication within the Lima community. Of special note is a circular from the International Office in Indianapolis, announcing a nationwide campaign to increase membership in the Women's International Union Label League during 1925.

The minute books very clearly record the basic issues which concerned Local 35 of the Bricklayers' Union. These include fair employment practices, union employment, hours, wages, pensions, and audit reports. It is also quite evident that the Local kept abreast of state and national labor-related matters. The initiation of new members and the results of Local elections also are contained in these books.

Each of the two ledger books is prefaced by an alphabetical index and record of the dues paid by individual members, as well as fines, and credits. Personal information, including age, date of initiation, and name and relationship of beneficiary is also recorded. Often a remarks column will record to which Local a member may have moved.