National Amalgamated Society of Operative House and Ship Painters and Decorators / Amalgamated Society of Painters and Decorators

Records including: executive council minutes, 1904-1969; general council minutes, 1961-1969; investment register, 1919-1967; miscellaneous administrative and operational papers, 1893-1969; membership registers, 1900-1960s; 'Monthly Journal', 1921-1970; 'Quarterly Reports', 'Half Yearly Reports' and 'Annual Reports', 1886-1966.

In 1904 the National Amalgamated Society of Operative House Painters and Decorators merged with the Amalgamated Society of House Decorators and Painters and several smaller societies to form the National Amalgamated Society of Operative House and Ship Painters and Decorators. The society absorbed a number of local unions throughout its existence. It was often known by the short title of the National Society of Painters, although the longer title remained its official name. In 1961 it became the Amalgamated Society of Painters and Decorators after amalgamation with the Scottish Painters' Society and the Southport and Birkdale Operative House Painters' Association. In 1970 the society amalgamated with the Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers to form the Amalgamated Society of Woodworkers and Painters.

Reference: R.W. Postgate, 'The builders' history' (London: National Federation of Building Trade Operatives, 1923).

This collection is available to researchers by appointment at the Modern Records Centre, University of Warwick. See http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/services/library/mrc/using/

Link to full catalogue: http://mrc-catalogue.warwick.ac.uk/records/OHP

The Amalgamated Society of Painters and Decorators' papers form part of the Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians archive. The initial deposit was made in 1974 and accruals are listed under the entry for the Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians (MSS.78/UC).

See also: Amalgamated Society of House Decorators and Painters