Olga Madar Oral History
Item
Identifier: LOH002327
Scope and Content
Collection consists of an audio recording. Madar talks about her work on behalf of women's rights over the course of her long career in the UAW, including efforts to secure pay equity, maternity benefits, daycare, and better working conditions for both women and men; her hopes for the Equal Rights Amendment; and her own experiences dealing with workplace and societal sexism. The recording begins with the interview already in progress, and there are some blank passages and audio quality issues throughout the recording.
Dates
- 1972
Creator
- Robbins, Wendy (Interviewer, Person)
Language of Materials
Material entirely in English.
Access
Collection is open for research.
Use
Refer to the Walter P. Reuther Library
RESTRICTIONS: Due to the personal nature of oral history, the Library prohibits use of the material in any way that infringes on individual right to privacy, or results in libelous statements or slander, in accordance with U.S. law.
Permission to publish or quote must be obtained from the interviewee or interviewee heirs or assigns.
Rules for Use of Archival Materials.
RESTRICTIONS: Due to the personal nature of oral history, the Library prohibits use of the material in any way that infringes on individual right to privacy, or results in libelous statements or slander, in accordance with U.S. law.
Permission to publish or quote must be obtained from the interviewee or interviewee heirs or assigns.
History
In 1972, newscaster Joe Weaver and women's studies scholar Wendy Robbins interviewed Olga Madar for a Detroit television (TV-2) special report on women’s rights. Madar was a member of UAW Local 50, served in various leadership capacities with the UAW International, and was an advocate for women, minorities, and the elderly.
Extent
1 items : (1 audiocassette)
Abstract
In 1972, newscaster Joe Weaver and women's studies scholar Wendy Robbins interviewed Olga Madar for a Detroit television (TV-2) special report on women’s rights. Collection consists of an audio recording. Madar talks about her work on behalf of women's rights over the course of her long career in the UAW, including efforts to secure pay equity, maternity benefits, daycare, and better working conditions for both women and men; her hopes for the Equal Rights Amendment; and her own experiences dealing with workplace and societal sexism. The recording begins with the interview already in progress, and there are some blank passages and audio quality issues throughout the recording.
Acquisition
Probably donated by Olga Madar, circa 1972.
Processing History
Processed by Walter P. Reuther Library. Finding aid written by Rebecca Bizonet on July 27, 2016.
Creator
- Robbins, Wendy (Interviewer, Person)
- Weaver, Joe (Interviewer, Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Olga Madar Oral History
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by Walter P. Reuther Library. Finding aid written by Rebecca Bizonet.
- Date
- 2016-07-27
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
- Sponsor
- Description made possible by funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Repository Details
Part of the Walter P. Reuther Library Repository
Contact:
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Detroit MI 48202 USA
5401 Cass Avenue
Detroit MI 48202 USA