Archival Resources in Wisconsin: Descriptive Finding Aids

Container	Title
	Series: Films and Videotapes
CA 655/CA 889	“Operation Success,” The Quentin Reynolds Show, 1955 Physical Description: 1 reel; 952 feet; optical; black and white; 16 mm archival positive Scope and Content Note: Episode from the syndicated DuPont television program regarding history of AMCBWNA, with Reynolds interviewing Patrick Gorman.
DD 111	Twenty-Four Hours, 1956 Physical Description: 1 reel; 1267 feet; optical; color; 16 mm archival positive Scope and Content Note: Dramatized story of the life of a business rep of the AMCBWNA featuring Leon Ames. He is seen listening to workers, etc. Preceded by views of PEG dictating and view of the headquarters.
AC 346	Gorman testimonial, 1956 Physical Description: 1 reel; 292 feet; silent; color; 16 mm archival positive Scope and Content Note: Testimonial at the Astor Hotel in New York City sponsored by Locals #342 and #640. Shows Max Block and other speakers, dancing, award ceremony, etc.
CA 663	“My Union and My Country,” 1956 Physical Description: 1 reel; 623 feet; optical; black and white; 16 mm archival positive Scope and Content Note: Speech by Academy Award-winning actor Harold Russell at the national Democratic convention. Russell describes his early career as a member of the AMCBWNA; his role as himself, a double amputee veteran, in The Best Years of Our Lives; and endorses Stevenson.
AB 894	Label Show, Kansas City, 1957 Physical Description: 1 reel; 367 feet; silent; color; 16 mm archival positive Scope and Content Note: Footage of sheep shearing, modern meat packing methods contrasted with old fashioned markets, shots of people watching.
EA 002	Barker, S.W., on picket line at Georgia Broilers, 1959 Physical Description: 1 reel; circa 50 feet; silent; color; 8 mm archival positive Scope and Content Note: Barker, head of AMCBWNA Poultry Department, at Gainesville, Georgia, on July 14, 1959.
CA 989	Rochelle, Illinois, organizing, undated Physical Description: 1 reel; 540 feet; silent; color; 16 mm archival positive Scope and Content Note: Silent footage of union organizing at a Swift Company plant. Shows unidentified organizers approaching workers arriving at work and addressing an organizing meeting. An AMC office is shown. Although undated, it appears to be the late 1950s.
AB 902	Gorman speech, circa 1960 Physical Description: 1 reel; 220 feet; optical; color; 16 mm archival positive Scope and Content Note: PEG is first seated then at a podium. He reviews improvements unions have brought to workers.
AB 899	“The Voice of the Amalgamated,” circa 1960 Physical Description: 1 reel; 359 feet; optical; color; 16 mm archival positive Scope and Content Note: Pretaped messages of Patrick Gorman and Thomas Lloyd to the 20th Convention. Most is Lloyd. Produced AMCBWNA Education Department.
DD 110	Pursuit of Happiness, 1960 Physical Description: 1 reel; 1127 feet; optical; color; 16 mm archival positive Scope and Content Note: Professionally made film about the AMCBWNA and the benefits of membership. Includes footage of members working in many settings--Milwaukee women, Black workers--also buildings, officers; and an explanation of bargaining and strikes.
AB 960	“Mr. Nixon, How Can We Trust You?” Physical Description: 1 reel; 255 feet; black and white; sound; 16 mm archival positive Scope and Content Note: John F. Kennedy Presidential campaign spots, 1960, which focus on civil rights issues. Spliced to this from the AMCBWNA Education Department is footage of the 1968 Democratic Convention proceedings.
CA 676	“Our Union On the March,” 1960 Physical Description: 1 reel; 794 feet; sound; color; 16 mm archival positive Scope and Content Note: Film by Education Department of AMCBWNA. Proceedings of the 20th convention in Atlantic City. Hubert Humphrey is a speaker. Includes parade of delegates, formal merger with Fur & Leather Workers. The film utilizes voice-over narration and speeches are heard.
AB 906	Local #103, Houston, Texas, circa 1961 Physical Description: 1 reel; 215 feet; silent; color; 16 mm archival positive Scope and Content Note: Footage shows everyday activities of a local union chapter. Shots include men and women making a meal, a large meeting listening to a speaker, a union buffet, local office workers typing membership cards.
FE 269	“Armour's Huron, South Dakota, on the Rail Beef Kill,” 1962 Physical Description: 1 reel; 1503 feet; silent; color; 16 mm archival positive Scope and Content Note: Graphic step-by-step description of the beef butchering. Armour-made film from the AMCBWNA film library.
AB 959	International Headquarters, AMCBWNA, circa 1962 Physical Description: 1 reel; 190 feet; silent; color; 16 mm archival positive Scope and Content Note: Compilation footage showing new headquarters building, offices and staff, meetings, and Patrick Gorman, briefly.
AC 348	International Headquarters Building dedication, circa 1962 Physical Description: 1 reel; 100 feet; silent; color; 16 mm archival positive Scope and Content Note: Gorman and others view building model, lay cornerstone.
AB 897/AB 954	“A Visit with the President,” 1963 May 16 Physical Description: 1 reel; 254 feet; sound; black and white; 16 mm kinescope; and 1 reel; 270 feet; sound; 16 mm magnetic track Scope and Content Note: NBC footage of talk by John Kennedy to large delegation from AMCBWNA. Film shows exterior of the White House, JFK indicates features.
CA 877/VBA 685	A Case for Central Meatcutting, circa 1963 Physical Description: 1 reel; 441 feet; sound; color; 16 mm archival positive Scope and Content Note: A demonstration of the cost and labor efficiencies of central meat processing and packaging as first used in 1962 in Topeka, Kansas. Footage shows entire process from the delivery of the carcass at the plant. Note: AB 895 (2nd Copy)
CA 660	21st National Convention, AMCBWNA, 1964 Physical Description: 1 reel; 850 feet: silent; color and black and white; 16 mm archival positive Scope and Content Note: B&W home movie of the convention in Hollywood, Florida, showing delegate procession and poor quality views of meetings. Preceded by color film of picketing.
DD 127	Legislative Conference, circa 1966 Physical Description: 1 reel; 1274 feet; sound; black and white; 16 mm archival positive Scope and Content Note: Pre-taped messages to delegates at AMCBWNA conference in Chicago from Eugene McCarthy, Edward Kennedy, Harrison Williams, and other legislators regarding concerning bills before Congress on labor.
CA 677	National Convention, AMCBWNA, 1968 Physical Description: 1 reel; 715 feet; silent; black and white; archival positive Scope and Content Note: Footage of convention hall, committee meetings, Patrick Gorman handing out awards, head table speakers, and officials.
CA 661/AB 900	“Our Struggle in the South” & “Our Struggle in the South” (Rev.), 1969 Physical Description: 1 reel; 509 feet, 438 feet; optical; color; 16 mm archival positive Scope and Content Note: AMCBWNA attempts to form a union in a Virginia packing plant where safety conditions are bad and workers underpaid by calling for a nationwide boycott. Shows picketing of Neuhoff plant and PEG and other leaders.
AC 353	Headquarters, Local #229, California (?), undated Physical Description: 1 reel; 397 feet; silent; color; 16 mm archival positive Scope and Content Note: Raw footage of union hall exterior, meetings, kitchen, children swimming in pool.
AB 958	Patrick Gorman speech, undated Physical Description: 1 reel; 320 feet; sound; 16 mm archival positive Scope and Content Note: Gorman tells the story of the AMCBWNA, its growth and benefits to members. All officers have been meat cutters, he says. Union is proud of its trade union affiliation. Spliced to it are cuts about labor arbitration by Film Board of Canada, 1954. (Formerly labeled “feature film clips.”)
CA 999	“Building a Stronger Union,” undated Physical Description: 1 reel; 780 feet; sound; color; 16 mm archival positive Scope and Content Note: Training workshops for AMCBWNA officers and stewards about bargaining.
VBA 563	George McGovern endorsement, 1972 Physical Description: 1 reel; 730 feet; sound; black and white; 3/4-inch cassette Scope and Content Note: Official endorsement of the presidential candidacy of George McGovern at AMCBWNA convention.
CA 707	“Your Next President,” 1976 Physical Description: 1 reel; sound; color; 563 feet; 16 mm archival positive Scope and Content Note: AFL-CIO funded film on Jimmy Carter's 1976, presidential campaign. Various workers are shown discussing their governmental needs. Included is a special closing from Harry R. Poole of the AMCBWNA.