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Ann Shafer Papers
Collection
Identifier: UP001480
Abstract
Ann Shafer has lobbied in support of women's issues, including equal pay, sex and employment discrimination, reproductive freedom, and pregnancy disability benefits throughout her career. She began working in 1946 for W.K. Kellogg Company and was active in the American Federation of Grainmillers, retiring in 1983. She has been involved with the Michigan Democratic Party politics, co-founded a chapter of the National Organization of Women (NOW), and was one of the founding members of the...
Dates:
1950 - 1990; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1990
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
David Bonior Papers, Part I
Collection
Identifier: LP001803
Abstract
David Bonior (June 6, 1945 -) was a Michigan State Representative from 1973-76, and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1976-2002, serving as Democratic Whip from 1991-2002. Bonior was born in Detroit and raised in Hamtramck. He received his BA at University of Iowa and his MA at Chapman University. After college he worked as a probation officer in Detroit before volunteering four years in the Air Force from 1968-72. Upon returning he was elected to the Michigan legislature, and...
Dates:
1976 - 2002; Majority of material found within 1990 - 2002
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
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