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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
Dorothy Kraus Papers
Collection
Identifier: LP001221
Abstract
Dorothy Kraus, wife of Henry Kraus, had a Jewish working class socialist family background. When married to Henry, she helped assist in local Detroit UAW strikes by organizing strike kitchens and leading the Emergency Brigade. Her efforts led to the formation of the UAW Women's Auxiliary.Material in Part I of the Dorothy Kraus Collection relates mainly to the early activities of the UAW Women's Auxiliary, attempts to control the cost of living during the Depression, and to...
Dates:
1920 - 1999; Majority of material found within 1930 - 1969
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library