Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
Nels Peter Alifas Papers
c.00392
Table of Contents
Summary Information
- Repository
- Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections
- Creator
- Alifas, Nels Peter
- Title
- Nels Peter Alifas papers
- ID
- c.00392
- Date [inclusive]
- 1912-1964
- Extent
- 0.1 Cubic feet , 5 folders
- Language
- English
Preferred Citation
Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: "Item title, Collection title, Collection Identifier, Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections, East Lansing, Michigan".
Scope and Contents note
The collection contains correspondence and printed material of Nels Peters Alifas, president of District 44 (Federal government employees) of the International Association of Machinists. The papers include United States Senate and House reports and circular letters to congressman which trace the union's achievements in its efforts to influence federal legislation; a May 1944 issue of "The Federal Machinist" the District 44 official bulletin; and a record of proceedings of a District 44 convention, August 24-28, 1959. The correspondence contains comments on the Taylor System, Samuel Gompers, New Deal economic policies, and Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Also included is a letter from Alifas to Bob Repas (the donor of the collection) explaining his purpose in sending the papers.
Administrative Information
Publication Information
Michigan State University Archives and Historical Collections August 1967
Conrad Hall888 Wilson Road, Room 101
East Lansing , MI, 48824
517-355-2330
archives@msu.edu
Revision Description
July 2000
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Legal Status
Copyright: Michigan State University Property Rights: Michigan State University
Conditions Governing Use
Permission to publish material from this collection must be obtained from University Archives & Historical Collections, Michigan State University.
Custodial History
Gift of Bob Repas, 1964-08-20. Transferred by Michigan State University Museum.
Controlled Access Headings
Personal Name(s)
- Repas, Bob, 1921
Subject(s)
- Labor unions
Collection Inventory
| Folder | ||||
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Letters (1969) and Senate Report |
1 | |||
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Congressional Reports |
2 | |||
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Congressional Correspondence (1932) and Union By-Laws |
3 | |||
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Miscellaneous Items |
4 | |||
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Condensed Resume of Proceedings of District Lodge No. 44 -- 1959 |
5 | |||