James R. Hoffa Clipping Collection, 1957-1968
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Summary Information
Title: James R. Hoffa Clipping Collection
Inclusive Dates: 1957-1968

Creator:
  • Hoffa, James R. (James Riddle), 1913-
Call Number: Mss 255

Quantity: 3.4 c.f. (9 archives boxes)

Repository:
Wisconsin Historical Society, Division of Library, Archives, and Museum Collections

Archival Locations:
Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)
COLLECTION MAY BE STORED OFF-SITE: see catalog entry to request materials and for additional information.

Abstract:
Chronological file of Associated Press newspaper clippings, including a cartoon file, about James R. Hoffa, president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, concerning his union activities and his conviction and imprisonment for jury tampering.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-mss00255
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Biography/History
1913, Feb 14 Born, Brazil, Indiana
1932 President of Teamsters Local Union 299
1935 Sept 25 Married Josephine Poszwak
1935-1971 Chairman of the Central Conference of the Teamsters Union
1952-1957 Teamsters Union Vice-President
1957-1971 Teamsters General President

For additional biographical information refer to the autobiography written by James R. Hoffa, The Trials of Jimmy Hoffa (1970).

Scope and Content Note

This collection consists of clippings gathered on James R. Hoffa between 1957 and 1968 and is divided into general clippings and cartoon clippings. Both clipping files portray a daily account of Hoffa's activities reported by the Associated Press.

Administrative/Restriction Information
Acquisition Information

Presented anonymously, November 11, 1972. Accession Number: M72-436


Processing Information

Processed by Phillip Driscoll, January 5, 1973.


Contents List
General Clippings
Box   1
Folder   1-4
1957, July - 1958, August
Box   2
Folder   1-4
1958, December - 1959, July
Box   3
Folder   1-4
1959, August - 1961, July
Box   4
Folder   1-4
1961, June - 1962, April
Box   5
Folder   1-4
1962, July - 1963, September
Box   6
Folder   1-4
1963, October - 1964, April
Box   7
Folder   1-4
1964, April - 1966, July
Box   8
Folder   1-3
1966, July - 1968, January
Cartoon Clippings
Box   8
Folder   4
1957, June - 1961, January
Box   9
Folder   1-2
1961, August - 1967, May