Bernard Schuck Papers

Collection

Identifier: LP000989

Staff Only

Schuck's papers reflect his participation in various labor press association conferences, and his years as a news editor. The collection is made up of correspondence, conference materials, and news clippings. There are a few copies of The Lampmaker and many of Schuck’s press passes from various events.

Important Subjects: International Labor Press Association (AFL-CIO) Midwest Labor Press Association UAW Local 663

Dates

1952 - 1979

Creator

Schuck, Bernard J. (Person)

Language of Materials

Material entirely in English.

Access

Collection is open for research.

Use

Refer to the Walter P. Reuther Library Rules for Use of Archival Materials. Refer to the Walter P. Reuther Library Rules for Use of Archival Materials. Restrictions: Researchers may encounter records of a sensitive nature – personnel files, case records and those involving investigations, legal and other private matters. Privacy laws and restrictions imposed by the Library prohibit the use of names and other personal information which might identify an individual, except with written permission from the Director and/or the donor.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (1 SB)

Additional Description

Abstract

Bernard Schuck worked for many years for the Guide Lamp division of General Motors at their Anderson, Indiana plant. He edited The Lampmaker, the plant’s union paper, published by UAW Local 663. After he retired from Guide Lamp, he went on to edit the newsletter for the Midwest Labor Press Association. He was an active member of the labor press throughout his life.

His papers reflect his participation in various labor press association conferences, and his years as a news editor. The collection is made up of correspondence, conference materials, and news clippings. There are a few copies of The Lampmaker and many of Schuck’s press passes from various events.

History

Arrangement

Material in this collection has been minimally arranged by the Reuther Library, and reflects its original order as received. In some cases a file inventory or box listing is available. Subjects may be dispersed throughout the collection.