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AFT: Human Rights and Community Relations Records
Collection
Identifier: LR000348
Abstract
The Human Rights and Community Relations Department of the American Federation of
Teachers was created by Vice President Richard Parrish October 2, 1966. Before the
official department was created it was a standing committee and then a permanent
committee with in the executive council. The department was created as an office in the
AFT that would be responsible for collecting and distributing information about the
government, education and community policies and programs dealing with civil...
Dates:
1960 - 2005
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
Ernest Smith Papers
Collection
Identifier: LP000906
Abstract
Ernest Smith was a teacher in the Detroit Public School System who was involved in the black civil rights movement. He helped found the Michigan Freedom Now Party, an all-black party, for whom he ran as candidate for U.S. senator. His papers reflect his interest in black political action, resistance to compulsory unionization, right-to-work organizations, and civil rights issues.
Dates:
1962 - 1977; Majority of material found within 1964 - 1971
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
Layle Lane Papers
Collection — Container: Small Processed Collections: La-Le, Box 9, Folder: 7-8
Identifier: LP000439
Abstract
Layle Lane was a public school teacher in New York City and active in the American Federation of Teachers and the New York Teachers Guild. She was the first African-American vice-president of the New York City AFT local and chaired their Committee for Democratic Human Relations. Her papers relate primarily to civil rights and the role of African-Americans in American society, including copies of two briefs filed by the AFT in Brown vs. Board of Education.
Dates:
1940 - 1969
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
Lily Lampinen Papers
Collection
Identifier: UP000836
Abstract
The papers of Lily Lampinen reflect her personal interest in a variety of important social and political issues, particularly civil rights for minorities.
Dates:
1960 - 1975; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1969
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
William Simons Papers
Collection
Identifier: LP001761
Abstract
William Simons began his career as a high school teacher when he joined the black American Federation of Teachers union in Washington D.C. A year later the local was integrated and Simons served in several positions before assuming the presidency, a position he would hold until his retirement in 1991. He also served as an officer in the national organization as part of the Progressive and United Action caucuses and was involved in Democratic Party politics. His papers document his career with...
Dates:
1906 - 1989; Majority of material found within 1950 - 1989
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
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