Research and Course Guides: MSSU Archives & Special Collections Exhibits: Union Successes

Charles Wilkerson’s Mediation Ability

Newspaper article (date unknown) regarding Wilkerson’s skills as a mediator, and listing case examples of how those skills were utilized.

Compilation of article cut outs (dates not included), heralding Wilkerson as Missouri’s old-school trailblazer within organized labor.

Local 296 Have Banquet-Dance

Iron Molders and Foundry Workers Have Banquet

Newspaper articles (date not included) of the 50th anniversary of Wilkerson’s local union in Springfield, MO, the International Molders and Foundry Workers, Local 296. Picture is of long-time union officers at the head table.

'50th Anniversary of Local Union No. 296 Celebrated in Springfield, MO' International Molders' and Foundry Workers' Journal

Article is about the union’s 50th anniversary celebration in Springfield, MO. Pictures are of general attendees as well as the union officers and guests at the head table.

Letter to W.W. Stevenson, October 28, 1949

Charles Wilkerson wrote to Secretary W.W. Stevenson on Oct 28, 1949, tendering his resignation as president of the Central Labor Union due to health reasons, yet still wishing to attend meetings and assist with the removal of government officials against labor unions.