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Coleman Young Papers
Collection
Identifier: UP000449
Abstract
With a background in labor activities and civil rights, Coleman Young captured a Michigan State Senate seat in 1964, representing an east side Detroit district, and rose quickly to leadership posts in the Lansing legislature. Michigan Democrats elected him in 1968 to become the first black member ever to serve on the Democratic National Committee. In 1973, pledging to restore peace between the people and police of Detroit, Coleman Young announced as a candidate for Mayor of Detroit. He defeated...
Dates:
1964 - 1993; Majority of material found in 1993 - 1993
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
James G. Pyrros Papers
Collection
Identifier: UP001940
Abstract
James Pyrros had an active career in local, state, and national Democratic politics. He worked on many state congressional campaigns and staffs, for the Detroit Housing Commission, and in the Michigan attorney general's office. His papers reflect his political endeavors and document Michigan Democratic Party politic as well as state and national elections.
Dates:
1943 - 1988
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
Metropolitan Detroit AFL-CIO Council: Tom Turner Records
Collection
Identifier: LR000053
Abstract
Subjects include: civil rights; Coalition of Black Trade Unionists; political education; Detroit government and politics; Detroit Federation of Labor; school desegregation; health and hospital services; Histadrut; labor education; Wayne County government
Dates:
1920 - 1984; Majority of material found within 1968 - 1984
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
Roy Reuther Papers
Collection
Identifier: LP001334
Abstract
Correspondence, newspaper clippings, newspapers, reports, notes, and pamphlets collected by Roy Reuther, who served as national director of the UAW's Citizenship and Legislative Department and administrative assistant to Walter P. Reuther. In addition, he was co-director of the National Voters' Registration Committee in John Kennedy's presidential campaign (1960), director of AFL-CIO's voter registration campaign (1962 and 1964), and appointed member of a President's commission to study state...
Dates:
1924 - 1971; Majority of material found within 1936 - 1971
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
UAW Citizenship Department: Roy Reuther Records
Collection
Identifier: LR000191_CD
Abstract
In 1957 the United Auto Workers changed the name of their Political Action Department to the Citizenship Department, headed by Roy Reuther. Their records cover activities until the subsequent name change to the Citizenship-Legislative Department.
Dates:
1957 - 1962
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
UAW Political Action Department: Roy Reuther Records
Collection
Identifier: LR000191_PAD
Abstract
Subjects include: civil rights; Detroit elections; Michigan Congressional elections; UAW factionalism
Dates:
1947 - 1957
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
William M. Seabron Papers
Collection
Identifier: LP000511
Abstract
Correspondence, reports, clippings, resolutions, financial reports, minutes, notes, and speeches collected by Mr. Seabron. He served as the Industrial Relations Secretary for the Minneapolis Urban League from 1944-50; from 1950-56, he was the assistant to the director of the Michigan Fair Employment Practices Commission; from 1962-65, assistant to the director of personnel in the Department of Agriculture. Since 1965 he has been a special assistant to the Secretary of Agriculture. Additional...
Dates:
1935 - 1971; Majority of material found within 1948 - 1970
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
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