Collection Scope and Content Note

Timetable, checklist of logistics; daily convention schedule; instructions for delegate election procedure; directory of locals; 20-page memorandum to Jay Mazur from Gus Tyler re negative comments he collected during 1986 convention (dated June 25, 1986), with recommendations to make 1989 convention more participatory, with handwritten comments in reaction; memo to Mazur from vice president Susan Cowell endorsing Tyler memo, Sept. 19, 1988; memo to Mazur from John Burke re meeting with Cowell to implement suggested changes, Nov. 4, 1988; memo to Mazur from David Melman re changes and themes for 1989 convention, detailing preparations, suggesting eliminating expensive and unappreciated extravagances; Nov. 4, 1988; letter from Mazur to regional directors re letter to be sent to all delegates endorsing need for dues increase; minutes of several meetings of convention planning committee, Oct. 21, 1985-May 17, 1989, including handwritten notes