John Ferris fonds
Collection, -
- Part of
- Algoma University Archives > John Ferris fonds
- Creator
- John Ferris
- Date
- 1941 – 1983
- Physical Description
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.50 m of textual records
13 audio cassettes - General Material Designation
- Multiple media
- Arrangement
- Fonds is arranged into five series.
- Language(s)
- English
- Access Conditions
- No restrictions on access. Researchers must sign an “Access and Use form”. Privacy legislation applies to access requests. For access, please contact the Library Director, Arthur A. Wishart Library for more information.
- Use and Reproduction Conditions
- Permission of the donor is required for reproduction. Archives staff must make reproductions. Reproductions are dependent on the fragility of the originals. Researchers must adhere to applicable copyright law and privacy legislation and permission of the copyright holder is required to publish from the fonds. Contact the Library Director, Arthur A. Wishart Library for more information.
- Scope and Content
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Fonds comprises records that document Ferris's working life, political activities and personal interests. Records include transcripts and audio recordings used in the writing of 50 Years of Labour in Algoma, newspaper clippings on Ferris, personal correspondence and manuscripts, city council campaign materials, correspondence, and other records. Also includes union newspapers and bulletins, memos and draft copies of union contract negotiations, material relating to the election of union representatives for 2251, material relating to conventions of the United Steelworkers of America, various presidential messages given by Mr. Ferris and some correspondence and union memorabilia.
Fonds is arranged in five series:
- 50 Years of Labour in Algoma
- Newspaper Clippings
- Personal Manuscripts
- United Steel Workers of America Union Local 2251
- Sault Ste. Marie City Council
- Associated Material
- Associated materials may be found in the Sault Ste. Marie, ON Public Library: John Ferris fonds, reference number 992.4.
- Subject
- John Ferris
- Related Place
- Algoma (Ont. : District)