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George C. Edwards, Jr. Papers
Collection
Identifier: UP000010
Abstract
George Edwards, Jr., son of George Clifton Edwards, attended Harvard University where he became involved with the Student League for Industrial Democracy. After coming to Detroit in 1936, he became a UAW organizer with Walter Reuther, was appointed director of the Detroit Housing Commission, and served on the Detroit Common Council. After serving in WWII, he went into private practice, followed by judgeships in the Wayne County court system. In 1956, Edwards was appointed to the Michigan State...
Dates:
1921 - 2001; Majority of material found within 1938 - 1996
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
Jerome P. Cavanagh Photographs and Other Material
Collection
Identifier: UAV000379
Abstract
The Jerome P. Cavanagh Photographs and Other Material consists of numerous photographs, the majority of which were taken during his time in office. These photographs cover events such as the 1968 Olympic Bid, visits from Lyndon B. Johnson, aftermath of the 1967 unrest, and Mayor Cavanagh with various prominent Detroit business people, union members, and politicians. Also included in the collection is memorabilia from his 1966 Senate campaign, 1968 Olympic information, and other various...
Dates:
1960 - 1979; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1969
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
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