San Francisco Typographical Union No. 21 cash book, 1906-1907

Collection context

Summary

Title:
San Francisco Typographical Union No. 21 cash book
Dates:
1906-1907
Creators:
San Francisco Typographical Union No. 21 (San Francisco, Calif.)
Abstract:
Extent:
1 volume
Language:
Preferred citation:

San Francisco Typographical Union No. 21 cash book. San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco History Center

Background

Scope and content:

Ledger includes entries from April 22, 1906 through May 21, 1907. Disbursements include payments to Relief Fund, General Fund, Burial Fund, International Typographical Union assessments, Refurnishing Account. Income includes dues and assessments from Sundry Members of various printing chapels; Application fees; donations to Relief Fund.

Biographical / historical:

George A. Tracy was President of the union during this period; Harry L. White, compositor, was Secretary-Treasurer. Tracy authored History of The Typographical Union (Indianapolis, 1913) which includes his account of the San Francisco disaster of April 18, 1906.

Acquisition information:
Gift, 1983.

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Finding aid created by San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco History Center staff.
Date Prepared:
1906-1907
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:55 p.m.

Access and use

Restrictions:

The collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center hours, with photographs available during Photo Desk hours. Collections that are stored offsite should be requested 48 hours in advance.

Terms of access:

All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the City Archivist. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the San Francisco Public Library as the owner of the physical items.

Preferred citation:

San Francisco Typographical Union No. 21 cash book. San Francisco Public Library, San Francisco History Center

Location of this collection:
San Francisco Public Library
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102, US
Contact:
(415) 557-4567