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A. Randall Vinitsky Papers

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Identifier: LP000400

Abstract A. Randall Vinitsky was an advertising artist active from the 1920s to 1950s. He began his career in Detroit at the Franklin Press, but moved on to Oklahoma City in 1920 to work for the Southwestern Advertising Company. He also owned his own company, Vinitsky Art Studio, and was known for creating movie displays at the Criterion and Capitol Theaters. In Oklahoma he belonged to the Oklahoma City Advertising Club, where he headed The Problem Pirates and the Gridiron Committee. In 1925 he moved...

Dates: 1921 - 1956; Majority of material found within 1924 - 1939

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

American Auto Worker Project Oral Histories

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Identifier: LOH002363

Abstract While a graduate history student at the University of Alabama-Birmingham, Edward Savela conducted oral history interviews with retired Detroit-area auto workers on changes in the automobile industry as part of research for his master’s thesis. Collection consists of five interviews with retired UAW members chronicling their lengthy careers in the automobile industry in the Detroit metropolitan area. Transcripts and audio recordings available for each. Interviewees discuss apprenticeship...

Dates: 2012-05 - 2012-06

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Ken Morris Papers

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Identifier: LP000331

Abstract Ken Morris served as president of United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 212 and as director of UAW Region 1B. Mr. Morris was active in community affairs and served in various committees such as the Oakland University Board of Trustees, the Oakland County Mental Health Board, and the National Commission on Unemployment and Compensation. Mr. Morris’ papers relate primarily to his activities as Director of UAW Region 1B, and to a lesser degree, his trusteeship at Oakland University, and reflect his...

Dates: 1937 - 1983

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Kenneth Forbes Papers

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Identifier: LP000801

Abstract This collection consists of the papers of Kenneth Forbes, a UAW leader in the Saginaw area. Forbes held different offices in the union including the President of Local 455 and was also active politically. His collection covers his active years in the union and his retirement and gives a glimpse into the life of the politics and challenges of an elected official in the UAW.

Dates: 1927 - 1973; Majority of material found within 1946 - 1971

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Ronald D. Glotta Papers

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Identifier: LP000867

Abstract Ron Glotta is a Detroit lawyer, who specializes in working with workers compensation and social security law. In addition to his active practice of law, Glotta was a member of the Motor City Labor League, a group that supported the League of Revolutionary Black Workers, Dodge Revolutionary Union Movement, and other organizing efforts. He is also a long-time member and Board Member of the National Lawyers Guild, Michigan Chapter.The Ronald D. Glotta Papers comprise primarily materials...

Dates: 1956 - 2007

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Sam Sweet Papers

Collection

Identifier: LP000841

Abstract An activist in the early labor movement, Sam Sweet aided in the organization of the Flint General Motors workers and the Briggs workers in Detroit, and served as Education Director for United Auto Workers (UAW) Locals 155, 51, and 742. Granted citizenship in 1946, Mr. Sweet faced repeated government attempts to revoke his citizenship due to alleged Communist affiliation.Part I of Mr. Sweet’s papers primarily relate to his activities as Education Director of various UAW locals and as...

Dates: 1938 - 1989

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Steven Jefferys Papers

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Identifier: LP002769

Abstract This collection is comprised of a series of incident notes and grievances typed by former UAW Local 3 President Ed Liska. Liska had been active in UAW's Local 3 (Chrysler's Dodge Main plant) affairs from the 1940's and served as Local 3's President from 1968 to 1972. These notes were obtained by Steven Jefferys during an interview between Jefferys and Liska.

Dates: 1969 - 1973

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Local 7 Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000187

Abstract Subjects include: Chrysler Jefferson Avenue assembly plant (Detroit); absenteeism; civil rights; 1950 Chrysler strike; factionalism; fair employment practices; skilled trades; Taft-Hartley Act.

Dates: 1938 - 1975

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Local 444 Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000405

Abstract United Auto Workers Local 444 services the Windsor, Ontario plant of Chrysler Corporation. Its records reflect routine operations and programs.

Dates: 1956 - 1961

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Local 889 Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000040

Abstract United Auto Workers Local 889 was chartered in 1940 to service white collar workers at Chrysler plants and suppliers in southeastern Michigan. The records of the local reflect the activities of its many units including Amplex, Auto Equipment Co., Hudson Sales, Kaiser-Frazer, King-Seeley, Tank Plant, Jefferson-Kerchival, Dodge Main, Marysville Parts, Mopar, Dodge Truck, and John R-Highland Park.

Dates: 1943 - 1965

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW President's Office: Howard Young Records

Collection

Identifier: LR001400

Abstract Howard Young began working for the UAW in 1960, as an Actuarial Consultant and later became the Director of the Social Security Department. Later in his UAW career, his main function was as Special Consultant to the President, but he also worked as a member of the Pension Research Council, Director of Social Security, Director of the Research, and Director of Information Systems. He worked for the UAW from 1960-1971 and again from 1974-1987. During that time he worked under four UAW presidents:...

Dates: 1951 - 1987; Majority of material found within 1961 - 1987

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW President's Office: Owen Bieber Records

Collection

Identifier: LR001270

Abstract Owen Bieber began his career with the United Auto Workers in Michigan and went on to hold numerous regional and national positions before he was elected the UAW's sixth president in 1983, serving four terms. During his presidency, Canadian auto workers pulled out of the union, American auto companies downsized, and competition from foreign auto companies increased. He is credited with diversifying the UAW by inviting new members from areas outside industrial sectors. As president, Bieber also...

Dates: 1970 - 1995; Majority of material found within 1984 - 1994

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Unemployment Compensation Department Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000407

Abstract The records of the United Auto Workers Unemployment Compensation Department document individual worker's cases.

Dates: 1945 - 1950

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

William Gernaey Papers

Collection

Identifier: LP002782

Abstract William Gernaey was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 27, 1903. He attended the University of Michigan from 1920-1923 and majored in political economics. From there he studied one year each of business administration and accounting at Detroit Business University. From 1923 to 1927 Gernaey was employed by the Chrysler Corporation Detroit, as an industrial efficiency expert. From there he transitioned to investigating communist activities as an operative from 1927 to 1936. As...

Dates: 1938 - 1951

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

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