Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Local Bricklayers No. 1 was a notable and large early union in Grand Rapids. It was involved in strikes in 1891 and 1893, over wages and hours. The collection includes meeting minutes, lists of members, financial records and some correspondence. The member lists include lists of traveling cards granted, member initiations and expelled members. The collection is strongest used as a resource for labor research, but may also provide insight into individuals who belonged to the union. ...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Local Bricklayers No. 1 was a notable and large early union in Grand Rapids. It was involved in strikes in 1891 and 1893, over wages and hours. The collection includes meeting minutes, lists of members, financial records and some correspondence. The member lists include lists of traveling cards granted, member initiations and expelled members. The collection is strongest used as a resource for labor research, but may also provide insight into individuals who belonged to the union. ...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Local Bricklayers No. 1 was a notable and large early union in Grand Rapids. It was involved in strikes in 1891 and 1893, over wages and hours. The collection includes meeting minutes, lists of members, financial records and some correspondence. The member lists include lists of traveling cards granted, member initiations and expelled members. The collection is strongest used as a resource for labor research, but may also provide insight into individuals who belonged to the union. ...