Guide to the Francis C. Shane Papers, 1942-1969 AIS.1996.03
Repository
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Title
Francis C. Shane Papers
Creator
Shane, Francis C.
Collection Number
AIS.1996.03
Extent
5 Linear Feet(4 boxes)
Date
1942-1969
Abstract
Francis C. Shane was Executive Secretary of the United Steelworkers of America's Committee on Civil Rights from its inception in 1947 to 1966. This collection contains information and photographs regarding the work of Shane and the United Steelworkers' Committee on Civil Rights.
Language
English
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Author
Zachary Brodt
Publisher
ULS Archives & Special Collections
Address
University of Pittsburgh Library System Archives & Special Collections Website: library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections Contact Us: www.library.pitt.edu/ask-archivist URL: http://library.pitt.edu/archives-special-collections
Previous Citation
Francis C. Shane Papers, 1942-1969, AIS.1996.03, Archives Service Center, University of Pittsburgh
Preferred Citation
Francis C. Shane Papers, 1942-1969, AIS.1996.03, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System
Access Restrictions
No restrictions.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Francis C. Shane via J.E. White in May 1996.
Biography
Francis C. Shane of Braddock, Pennsylvania, served as corporal in the medical department of the U.S. Army during World War II. After the war, Shane represented salaried workers of USWA District 15. He was Executive Secretary of the United Steelworkers of America's (USWA) Committee on Civil Rights from its inception in 1947 to 1966. During that time he was responsible for the union's official position on civil rights matters in contracts and public statements, often representing the USWA at major demonstrations. Shane served as secretary at the 1951 Seminar on Human Relations sponsored by the USWA and as co-chair of the National Conference for Human Rights in 1958.
Copyright
The University of Pittsburgh holds the property rights to the material in this collection, but the copyright may still be held by the original creator/author. Researchers are therefore advised to follow the regulations set forth in the U.S. Copyright Code when publishing, quoting, or reproducing material from this collection without the consent of the creator/author or that go beyond what is allowed by fair use.
Processing Information
This collection was processed by Zachary Brodt in March 2010.
Related Material
Series UE 2-2-2 of the UE General Executive Board Special Committee Records, 1944-1966, UE 2-2, Archives & Special Collections, University of Pittsburgh Library System
Scope and Content Notes
This collection contains information regarding the work of the United Steelworkers' Committee on Civil Rights, where Francis C. Shane served as Executive Secretary. Included are meeting minutes, correspondence, and clippings on the committee's work. Also present are recordings about the history of the Congress of Industrial Organizations (CIO). Material from Shane's experience training for the medical department of the United States Army during World War II includes tests, study sheets, and certificates. Photographs from civil rights demonstrations and USWA events are also present, as well as signed photographs of USW presidents Philip Murray, David J. McDonald, and I.W. Abel.
Separated Material
Oversize materials are located in Range 1/14/3.
Subjects
Corporate Names
Congress of Industrial Organizations (U.S.)
United Steelworkers of America. Civil Rights Committee
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