Sample UMWA Election Ballot

Name/Title

Sample UMWA Election Ballot

Entry/Object ID

WS.0134

Description

Paper sample election ballot for the United Mine Workers of America's 1982 election for union president.

Context

In 1982, Richard Trumka ran for President of the United Mine Workers against incumbent president Sam Church Jr. Trumka won this election by a margin of more than 2 to 1. Church was president from 1979-1982, Trumka from 1982-1995.

Collection

UMWA Collection

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Wilma Steele

Made/Created

Date made

1982

Dimensions

Width

8-1/2 in

Length

14 in

Accessories

Accessory

Stand

Notes

ballot remains inside paper stand as provided by owner

Material

Paper

Location

Location

Box

WS.A

Shelf

Unit C: Shelf 3

Room

Artifact Storage Room

Category

Storage

Date

September 9, 2021