Robert Rossi Papers
Collection
Identifier: LP002132
His papers show the IWW’s efforts to organize and secure a contract for the workers at an Ann Arbor bookstore called the University Cellar in 1979. There are also materials about organization and negotiation efforts by the ILGWU for Pennsylvania garment workers.
Important Subjects: Industrial Workers of the World International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union Labor unions Students for a Democratic Society (U.S.)
Important Names: Pestalozzi, Anthony Rankin, Ann E.
Important Subjects: Industrial Workers of the World International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union Labor unions Students for a Democratic Society (U.S.)
Important Names: Pestalozzi, Anthony Rankin, Ann E.
Dates
- 1969 - 1989
Creator
- Rossi, Robert (Person)
Language of Materials
Material entirely in English.
Access
Collection is open for research.
Use
Refer to the Walter P. Reuther Library
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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
.5 Linear Feet (1 MB)
Abstract
Robert Rossi was a union organizer who worked with the IWW and the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union (ILGWU) in the 1970s and 1980s. He was also involved with Students for a Democratic Society during the Vietnam War. His papers show the IWW’s efforts to organize and secure a contract for the workers at an Ann Arbor bookstore called the University Cellar in 1979. There are also materials about organization and negotiation efforts by the ILGWU for Pennsylvania garment workers.
Collection is unprocessed.
Collection is unprocessed.
History
Robert Rossi was a union organizer who worked with the IWW and the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union (ILGWU) in the 1970s and 1980s. He was also involved with Students for a Democratic Society during the Vietnam War.
Arrangement
PLEASE NOTE: 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.
Acquisition
This collection was deposited at the Reuther Library on January 5, 2011.
Processing History
Processed and finding aid written by Jared Natzke on August 7, 2012.
Creator
- Rossi, Robert (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Robert Rossi Papers
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Processed by Jared Natzke.
- Date
- 2012-08-07
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Walter P. Reuther Library Repository
Contact:
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