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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

Don Binkowski Papers

Collection

Identifier: LP000796

Abstract Don Binkowski spent his career serving the people of Michigan as a Warren councilman, delegate of the Michigan Constitutional Convention, and judge in the 37th District Court. Privately, Binkowski, a passionate historian, copiously researched and wrote extensively on Polish and Polish-American history and interests, and on North Detroit. This collection is mainly comprised of Binkowski’s research collected in the pursuit of publication, specifically his three books: Col. P.W. Norris –...

Dates: 1920 - 2008; Majority of material found within 1940 - 1980

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

Sharon Woodcock Oral History

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Identifier: LOH002364

Abstract In August 2002, Sharon Woodock attended an exhibit at the Walter P. Reuther Library honoring her husband, Leonard Woodcock, who died the previous year. She had recordings made of the exhibit and reminiscenses by herself and other prominent attendees. Collection consists of two Hi8 videotapes. Sharon Woodcock describes photos on display and discusses her husband's life, work, and legacy, alone and in conversation with others who knew him, including Philip Mason and Doug Fraser. Primary topics of...

Dates: 2002-08-28

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

UAW Public Relations Department Photographs and Sound and Video Recordings

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Identifier: LAV001193

Abstract Since the United Automobile Workers of America (UAW) was established as an affiliate of the American Federation of Labor (AFL) in August 1935, the union has maintained an office to deal with public relations. At that time, a "Committee on Publication" was formed, which became the "Publication Committee" in April 1936. The Committee subsequently became the "Publicity Department" in August 1936, when the UAW became an independent union affiliated with the Congress of Industrial Organizations...

Dates: 1929 - 2008; Majority of material found within 1985 - 1995

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

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