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Alan Reuther Oral History

Item — Box: Individual Oral Histories Box 3: O-Si, Folder: 6

Identifier: LOH002257

Abstract In 2010, Mike Smith interviewed Alan Reuther, nephew of Walter Reuther and former Legislative Director of the United Auto Workers, who served in the UAW's Washington Office from 1982 to 2010. Collection consists of a recording and transcript. Reuther discusses his personal history; the Reuther family, in particular his uncles, Walter and Victor, and his father, Roy; details of his long career with the UAW; general impressions of the labor movement; reminiscences on past UAW presidents,...

Dates: 2010-05-07 - 2010-06-04

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Bob Allison Oral History

Item — Box: Individual Oral Histories Box 1: A-E, Folder: 1

Identifier: UOH001925

Abstract In 2005, Mike Smith interviewed Detroit media personality Bob Allison, whose real name is Bob Allesee. This collection consists of audio recordings and electronic transcripts of the two-part interview. Allison talks about growing up in LaPorte, Indiana; his radio career prior to settling in Detroit; his military service during the Korean War; his radio career in Detroit, including hosting the long-running "Ask Your Neighbor" program on WWJ and WNZK; his television career, including the Twin...

Dates: 2005-03-31; 2005-06-15

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Charles Gentile Oral History

Item — Box: Individual Oral Histories Box 2: G-M, Folder: 1

Identifier: LOH002284

Abstract Labor historian Mike Smith interviewed Society of Designing Engineers member and UAW Local 212 official Charles Gentile in 1971. Collection consists of recording and transcript of the interiview. Gentile covers his involvement with the Society of Designing Engineers and UAW Local 212, for the S.D.E. at the Briggs Manufacturing Company.

Dates: 1986-05-29

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Coalition of Black Trade Unionists Oral Histories

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Identifier: LOH002212

Abstract Carrolyn Davis, a past Reuther archivist, served as the library's liaison to the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists (CBTU), an organization founded in 1972 committed to using political action and union organizing campaigns to increase black participation and influence in the labor movement and insure social and economic progress for working people and the poor. In Davis' role as CBTU liaison, she conducted a series of oral histories for the organization, an ongoing project that ran from 2001...

Dates: 2001 - 2010

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Jack Golodner Oral History

Item — Box: Individual Oral Histories Box 2: G-M, Folder: 4

Identifier: LOH002216

Abstract In 2004, Mike Smith interviewed Jack Golodner, President Emeritus of the Department for Professional Employees, a semi-autonomous trades department of the AFL-CIO representing white-collar workers. Collection consists of audio recordings and a transcript. Golodner talks about his childhood and early life; education; entry into the labor movement; early work in law, politics, and labor organizing; involvement with the AFL-CIO, particularly with his work in advancing the organization of...

Dates: 2004-03-25 - 2004-03-26

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Jerry Tucker Oral History

Item — Box: Individual Oral Histories Box 4: Sm-T, Folder: 8-9

Identifier: LOH002259

Abstract Between March and June 2005, Mike Smith interviewed Jerry Tucker in a series of interviews. Tucker was a longtime union activist, former executive board member of the United Auto Workers International Union, and a founder of the UAW New Directions movement. He also spoke and wrote on labor issues. Collection consists of audio recordings for the entire interview and a partial, unedited transcript of the interview, covering the first five of the seven tapes. Tucker discusses topics such as his...

Dates: 2005-03-23 - 2005-03-24; 2005-06-17

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Marc Stepp Oral History

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Identifier: LOH002336

Abstract In 2003, labor historian Mike Smith conducted an oral history interview with labor, civil rights, and community leader Marc Stepp. Stepp worked at the Chrysler Highland Park plant and advanced through positions of leadership in the UAW local. He then rose to regional and international levels, culminating in his election in 1974 as UAW International Vice President, a position he filled until his retirement in 1988. Collection consists of video and audio recordings. Stepp talks about his family...

Dates: 2003-06-11 - 2003-06-13

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Mildred Jeffrey Oral History

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Identifier: LOH002295

Abstract In August 2002, Mike Smith interviewed UAW labor leader and civil rights and women's rights activist Mildred "Millie" Jeffrey at the Walter P. Reuther Library in Detroit. Jeffrey was the UAW’s first female department head and directed, in succession, the Women’s Bureau, Community Relations Department, and Consumer Affairs Department. Collection consists of recordings of two interviews. Jeffrey discusses her childhood in rural Iowa, family, education, entry into the workforce and the labor...

Dates: 2002-08-08; 2002-08-28

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Oliver Montgomery Oral History

Item — Box: Individual Oral Histories Box 2: G-M, Folder: 12

Identifier: LOH002296

Abstract In 2001, Mike Smith interviewed labor and civil rights leader Oliver Montgomery on his lifelong advocacy for racial equality and worker rights, particularly in the steel industry. Collection consists of interview recordings and a transcript. Montgomery discusses his background, career, union activism, civil rights work, personal philosophy, and outlook on the future.

Dates: 2001-03-26; 2001-03-27

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Roman Gribbs Oral History

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Identifier: UOH002286

Abstract In August-September 2004, labor historian Mike Smith conducted a series of three interviews with former Detroit mayor Roman Gribbs. Collection consists of recordings and transcripts for a series of three interviews. Gribbs discusses his background, education, and early career in law and law enforcement, including his time as sheriff of Wayne County following the 1967 civil unrest, and his time as mayor, from 1970 to 1974.

Dates: 2004-08-07 - 2004-09-17

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW International Executive Board Oral Histories

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Identifier: LOH002228

Abstract Between 1985 and 1998, the United Auto Workers and the Walter P. Reuther Library cooperated in a project to document the careers of members of the UAW International Executive Board and important events in the history of the union. Collection consists of audio recordings, some video recordings, transcripts for 18 interviews, and a metal die of the UAW logo created for printing the transcripts. Past and current IEB members discuss their backgrounds; entry into the labor movement; early careers;...

Dates: 1985-04-30 - 1997-07-28

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

William Schumer Oral History

Item — Box: Individual Oral Histories Box 3: O-Si, Folder: 9

Identifier: UOH002306

Abstract In 2008, Mike Smith interviewed Detroit businessman William "Bill" Schumer, co-owner with his wife, Irene, of longrunning family business General Linen and Uniform Service and an active member in Detroit's Jewish community. Collection consists of the interview recording and transcript. Covers Schumer's business life and his personal and professional involvement with the Jewish community.

Dates: 2008-03-06

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

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