Idaho Federation of Teachers Records

Collection — Box: 1

Identifier: MG 665

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The materials in this collection span from 1974 to 1998, from the start of the chapter in Moscow, Idaho. Financial documents, including statement of accounts from the bank, per capita reports and taxes, billing papers, and receipts. There are also membership rosters from 1974 to 1995 and IFT specific documentation on insurance policies and various financial documentation.

Dates

Creation: 1973-1998

Creator

Idaho Federation of Teachers (Idaho) (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research

Biographical / Historical

The American Federation of Teachers was first started in 1916 in Chicago, Illinois. The Organization quickly grew in the area, but reached a dip during World War I. It wasn’t until 1932 that a law was passed that ruled against teacher contracts preventing them from joining unions. The AFT was a prominent figure in fighting to bring union rights as far around the United States as possible. The American Federation of Teachers served as a participant in World War II and the Civil Rights Movement, and by the end of the 1960s, members numbered at more than 200,000. The AFT has continued to fight for the rights of teachers and the betterment of education around the country. The Idaho Federation of Teachers is a strong chapter, including the University of Idaho, Boise State University, and Idaho State University. The University of Idaho joined the IFT and AFT in 1974. In 2025, the American Federation of Teachers had nearly 1,690,000 members across the country.

Extent

1 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

This collection primarily contains financial documents related to the Moscow, Idaho chapter of AFT and IFT, including account statements, billing, receipts, but also a variety of correspondences and documentation for the chapter such as insurance and membership rosters.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Found in collection in 1998, donor unknown.

Bibliography

History | American Federation of Teachers https://www.aft.org/about/history American Federation of Teachers Union | Union Facts https://unionfacts.com/union/American_Federation_of_Teachers/#locals About - Idaho Federation of Teachers | BSU, ISU, and U of I https://idaho-aft.org/about/