John Oneka Papers
Collection
Identifier: LP000015
Important subjects in the collection:
UAW Local 235
Important correspondents in the collection: John Dingell Philip Hart
Important correspondents in the collection: John Dingell Philip Hart
Dates
- 1937 - 1964
Creator
- Oneka, John (Person)
Language of Materials
Material entirely in English.
Access
Collection is open for research.
Use
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Extent
1.5 Linear Feet (3 MB)
Abstract
John Oneka, a former member of the IWW, was a member of UAW Local 235 at the Chevrolet Gear and Axle Plant. At various times he served as its president, trustee, and Shop Committee chairman. The papers include some of the Shop Committee minutes for 1937-46 and materials on political matters, the IWW, Medicare, and other union concerns. Among the correspondents are John Dingell and Philip Hart.
History
John Oneka was a member of Local 235, Hamtramck, Michigan, which services the Chevrolet Gear and Axle plant. While with Local 235, Oneka served in many capacities. He was an early chairman of the Shop Committee, holding that position in the late 1930's. Oneka also served as president of Local 235 and was at one time a member of the local's Board of Trustees.
Arrangement
Local 235 minutes arranged chronologically, all other materials arranged alphabetically by folder title.
Acquisition
The papers of John Oneka were placed in the Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs between 1961 and 1964 by Mr. Oneka.
Processing History
Processed and finding aid written by Walter P. Reuther Library in January 1966.
Creator
- Oneka, John (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the John Oneka Papers
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Processed by Walter P. Reuther Library.
- Date
- 1966-01
- 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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Detroit MI 48202 USA
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Detroit MI 48202 USA