Boaz Siegel Oral History
Item
Identifier: LOH000994
Scope and Content
Collection consists of the interview recording.
Dates
- 1985-05-01
Creator
- Mason, Philip P. (Philip Parker Mason) (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.
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.
History
In May 1985, Philip Mason interviewed labor lawyer and Wayne State University law faculty member Boaz Siegel. Siegel served on the WSU law faculty for more than 30 years. He talks about his background including his socialist upbringing, experiences as a labor educator and school teacher, his long career as a labor lawyer including his contributions to the UAW, especially the development of its benefits program, and his time in private practice and on the faculty of the Wayne State University Law School. Boaz Siegel died in 2002.
Extent
6 items : (6 audiocassettes)
Abstract
In May 1985, Philip Mason interviewed labor lawyer and Wayne State University law faculty member Boaz Siegel. This collection consists of the interview recording. Siegel talks about his background, including his socialist upbringing, experiences as a labor educator and school teacher, his long career as a labor lawyer including his contributions to the UAW, especially the development of its benefits program, and his time in private practice and on the faculty of the Wayne State University Law School.
Acquisition
Donated by Boaz Siegel, circa 1985.
Other Copies
A duplicate set of audiocassettes is available.
Processing History
Processed and finding aid written by Rebecca Bizonet on July 31, 2016.
Creator
- Mason, Philip P. (Philip Parker Mason) (Interviewer, Person)
- Siegel, Boaz (Interviewee, Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Boaz Siegel Oral History
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by Rebecca Bizonet.
- Date
- 2016-07-31
- 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