Showing Collections: 1 - 2 of 2
Merle Henrickson Papers
Collection
Identifier: LP000193
Abstract
Merle Henrickson served as president of United Public Workers Local 275 of Detroit in the late 1940's. From the 1940s through the 1980s, he was involved
with the neighborhood and community councils of Detroit, particularly the Brightmoor
District Council. He was a major figure in the citizen movement to improve public
schools in Detroit and as such, he was deeply involved in school desegregation in the 1970s. His wife, Wilma worked for 15 years in Detroit Public Schools and was active in the...
Dates:
1945 - 1973; Majority of material found within 1945 - 1950; 1935 - 1991
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
Olga Madar Papers
Collection
Identifier: LP000203
Abstract
A member of United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 50, Olga Madar served as director of recreation programs, social services and women's activities, and as director of the International Union's Recreational Department. Ms. Madar was the first woman to hold a position on the UAW International Executive Board, and the first woman to serve as UAW International Vice-President. Ms. Madar's papers reflect her career with the UAW and her commitment to advocacy for women, minorities and senior citizens.
Dates:
1929 - 1996; Majority of material found within 1950 - 1996
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
Filter Results
Additional filters:
- Subject
- Black militant organizations 1
- Children's rights 1
- City planning 1
- Civil rights 1
- Community organization 1
- Desegregation 1
- Detroit (Mich.) 1
- Detroit (Mich.) -- Politics and government 1
- Equal rights amendments 1
- Labor 1
- Michigan -- History 1
- Retirees 1
- Transportation 1
- Women's rights 1 ∧ view less
- Names
- Better Schools Association 1
- Brightmoor District (Detroit, Mich.) 1
- Coalition of Labor Union Women (U.S.) 1
- Congress of Industrial Organizations (U.S.) 1
- Henrickson, Merle 1
∨ view more