Radical Unionists Oral Histories
Collection
Identifier: LOH000540
Collection consists of interview recordings with these auto workers and labor organizers on their perspectives on or involvement with communism and the radical left, and its influence on the development of the UAW. Four interviews also have written summaries containing biographical sketches and listings of important names mentioned. Some interviews span multiple tapes, and some tapes contain multiple interviews. Audio quality on some recordings is poor.
Six interviews were conducted with the following seven participants: Irwin "Irv" Baur (also known as Erwin Baur) and Estar Baur (interviewed together; Irwin Baur also interviewed separately); Marty and Jessie Glaberman (interviewed together); Arthur "Art" McPhaul; Phil Raymond; and John Zupan.
Interview summaries exist for the following four interviews: Irwin Baur, Arthur McPhaul, Phil Raymond, and John Zupan (interviewed twice, August 6 and August 17).
Interview summaries exist for the following four interviews: Irwin Baur, Arthur McPhaul, Phil Raymond, and John Zupan (interviewed twice, August 6 and August 17).
Dates
- 1971-07-26 - 1971-08-21
Creator
- Keeran, Roger (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.
For the following interviews, permission to publish or quote must be obtained from the interviewee or interviewee heirs or assigns: Irwin/Erwin and Estar Baur, Phil Raymond, Marty and Jessie Glaberman.
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.
For the following interviews, permission to publish or quote must be obtained from the interviewee or interviewee heirs or assigns: Irwin/Erwin and Estar Baur, Phil Raymond, Marty and Jessie Glaberman.
Extent
1.25 Linear Feet ((1 MB, 1 OS). ) : Consists of 4 printed interview summaries and 8 audiocassettes.
Abstract
In 1971, Roger Keeran interviewed seven radical auto workers and labor organizers for his book The Communist Party and the Auto Workers Unions. Collection consists of interview recordings with these auto workers and labor organizers on their perspectives on or involvement with communism and the radical left, and its influence on the development of the UAW. Four interviews also have written summaries containing biographical sketches and listings of important names mentioned. Audio quality on some recordings is poor.
History
In 1971, Roger Keeran interviewed seven radical auto workers and labor organizers for his book The Communist Party and the Auto Workers Unions.
Arrangement
Tapes are arranged alphabetically by interviewee last name. Interview summaries are in one folder.
Acquisition
Donated by Roger Keeran, circa 1972.
Processing History
Processed by Walter P. Reuther Library. Finding aid written by Rebecca Bizonet on July 6, 2016.
Creator
- Keeran, Roger (Interviewer, Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Radical Unionists Oral Histories
- Status
- completed
- Author
- Processed by Walter P. Reuther Library. Finding aid written by Rebecca Bizonet.
- Date
- 2016-07-06
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- 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