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ACLU Oakland County Branch Records

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Identifier: UR001170

Abstract The Oakland County Branch of the American Civil Liberties Union was formed in 1979, with James Lafferty serving as the first elected president. Petitioned by the Metropolitan Detroit Branch of the ACLU, the branch was formed to address issues such as Oakland County jail conditions, lie detector use, senior housing rights, and attempts to reinstate the death penalty.Contents of the collection include materials relating to the Baldwin Site Proposal for Senior Housing in the City of...

Dates: 1970 - 1984

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Action Coalition of Strikers Records

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Identifier: UR001694

Abstract The Action Coalition of Strikers (ACOS) was a rank-and-file group of strikers and their families who were active during the Detroit Newspaper Strike. Representing reporters, editors, pressmen, and truck drivers, the coalition opposed the newspaper union leadership and their proposed back-to-work offer and instead pressed forward with a campaign to fight to restore all lost jobs. They sponsored peaceful and disciplined mass demonstrations in support of the strikers, and published the weekly...

Dates: 1944 - 2001; Majority of material found within 1955 - 1997

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Al Barnes Photograph Collection

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Identifier: LAV001787

Overview The Al Barnes Photographs consist of 17 black and white negatives that document life in Norhtern Michigan during the late 19th-century. The negatives include scenes of local landmarks, both man-made and natural, agricultural labors at work in the farms of the Old Mission Peninsula, and portraits of children. Of particular note are negatives concerning the activities of local Native Americans.

Dates: 1880 - 1899

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Al Fishman Papers

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Identifier: UP001654

Abstract Alvin Fishman was born in Los Angeles, Nov. 28, 1927, but he was raised in New York and graduated from Stuyvesant High School. He was drafted and served in Italy during World War II. After the war, he moved to Ann Arbor, MI to attend the University of Michigan and study architecture. During this time he became involved in politics. Fishman left the university prior to graduation to move to Detroit and work as a tool and die machinist in an auto plant for the next thirteen years. He married...

Dates: 1940 - 2008; Majority of material found within 1974 - 2008

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Alex Pilch Papers

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Identifier: UP000579

Abstract Legislator Alex Pilch served in the Michigan House of Representatives. During his term in office, Representative Pilch worked as an advocate of Parochiaid and campaigned against cross-district busing and the liberalization of abortion laws. Representative Pilch’s papers relate to his legislative work, particularly concerning Parochiaid, open housing, busing and abortion.

Dates: 1967 - 1972

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

American Federation of Teachers Oral Histories

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Identifier: LOH000348

Abstract Between 1985 and 1987, as part of an American Federation of Teachers-sponsored project, oral historian Renee Epstein interviewed leading figures in AFT on signficant aspects of their history with the union. From 2001 to 2009, AFT Archivist Dan Golodner concluded the project. Collection consists of transcripts and recordings of 29 interviews. Topics discussed in Part 1 include the rise of the militant teacher, early collective bargaining and strikes, AFT political structure, Shanker vs. Selden...

Dates: 1985-06-29 - 2009-10-26

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Ann Shafer Papers

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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

Armand Nevers Papers

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Identifier: LP002448

Abstract Armand Nevers was a printer for the Detroit News for over 35 years and a member of the Detroit International Typographical Union Local 18. He participated in strikes against the Detroit News and Detroit Free Press in the 1990s and became an outspoken proponent for union rights nationally. The Armand Nevers' papers contain Detroit News strike videos, "No Scab Papers" lawn sign, two large banners, photos, labor calendars, framed Detroit News Strike graphic, clippings, pamphlets,...

Dates: 1990 - 2009

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Arthur F. Lederle Papers

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Identifier: UP000559

Abstract Arthur Lederle taught in Detroit Public Schools before entering a legal career, culminating in his tenure as Judge of the Federal District Court for Eastern Michigan. He continued to be involved with education throughout his career. His papers reflect his position in Democratic Party affairs, his interest in court administration and civil procedure, the major case over which he presided and his educational activities.

Dates: 1914 - 1967; Majority of material found within 1933 - 1960

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Bob Johnson Papers

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Identifier: LR001345

Abstract Bob Johnson served Michigan’s AFSCME organizations in various roles throughout his life. In his early career, he helped Local 1182 organize and negotiate to win their first contract. Metropolitan Council 23 in Detroit elected him president soon thereafter. Johnson succeeded in his campaign to become president of Michigan’s powerful AFSCME District Council 25 in 1978. In 1980, he was elected an international vice president of the union to represent workers in the state of Michigan. Johnson died...

Dates: circa 1960s-1982

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Chris and Marti Alston Papers

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Identifier: UP001779

Abstract Chris Alston worked as an organizer for the the CIO during the 1930's, founding what became the Tobacco Stemmers' and Laborers' Industrial Union (CIO) in Richmond, Virginia. He served as president of United Auto Workers Local 429 from 1958 to 1962. Mr. Alston worked as a community organizer in Detroit, founding what became the Forest Park Citizens' District Council. Marti Alston served as an officer of the Forest Park Citizens' District Council and founded with her husband Chris the Michigan...

Dates: 1942 - 1996; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1989

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Citizens for Michigan Records

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Identifier: UR000303

Overview Articles of incorporation, constitution, and by-laws; correspondence; minutes; press releases and newsletters; mailing lists; speeches; and newspaper clippings of this independent, non-profit organization, established in 1959 to study the current and anticipated needs of the state of Michigan and to seek ways to implement programs. George Romney was chairman of this organization from its inception until it ceased operations in 1962. Subjects include Executive Committee and Board of Directors,...

Dates: 1959 - 1962

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Clemens Forsen Papers

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Identifier: LP000611

Abstract A member of United Auto Workers Local 155, Clemens Forsen served on Local 155’s Executive Board and helped charter the Local 155 Credit Union, serving as Vice-President of the Local 155 Credit Union Board of Directors. Mr. Forsen’s papers reflect his work as a labor activist and in various Michigan Democratic Party organizations.

Dates: 1947 - 1964

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Coleman Young Papers

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Identifier: UP000449

Abstract With a background in labor activities and civil rights, Coleman Young captured a Michigan State Senate seat in 1964, representing an east side Detroit district, and rose quickly to leadership posts in the Lansing legislature. Michigan Democrats elected him in 1968 to become the first black member ever to serve on the Democratic National Committee. In 1973, pledging to restore peace between the people and police of Detroit, Coleman Young announced as a candidate for Mayor of Detroit. He defeated...

Dates: 1964 - 1993; Majority of material found in 1993 - 1993

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Dalton Roberson Papers

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Identifier: UP001840

Abstract Upon graduating from the Detroit College of Law, Roberson went into private practice, and later worked as an assistant Wayne County prosecutor and as an assistant U.S. attorney. He also served as a member and then chair of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission. Roberson was elected to the Detroit Recorders Court in 1974 and eventually became its chief judge in 1987. The Roberson Collection includes correspondence, newspaper clippings, his retirement speech and photos, amongst other material,...

Dates: 1970 - 1999

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

David Bonior Papers, Part I

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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

Dearborn Federation of Teachers Local 681 Records

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Identifier: LR001794

Abstract Part of the national American Federation of Teachers and statewide Michigan Federation of Teachers, the Dearborn Federation of Teachers, was chartered on February 28, 1945. Twenty years later, in1965, Michigan passed the Public Employee Relations Act; a law making organization and collective bargaining legal for public employees. Members of the union serve at four high schools, seven middle schools, 21 elementary schools, a community college and one early learning center within the city of...

Dates: 1939 - 1995; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1989

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Detroit-Area Feminists Oral Histories

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Identifier: UOH001852

Abstract In 2003 Sarah Arvey interviewed 17 Detroit-area second-wave feminists, under the auspices of the Michigan arm of the Veteran Feminists of America, a nonprofit organization chronicling the modern women's movement. Collection consists of transcripts of these 17 interviews. The women interviewed talk about their lives, careers, families, what influenced them to become feminists, and their feminist activism. Included are observations on their solidarity with and intersections of their work with the...

Dates: 2003

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Detroit Newspaper Strike Collection

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Identifier: LR002748

Scope and Content Series 1: Kate DeSmet Records, 1995-1999 Series 2: Esther Ingber Records, 1995-1996 Series 3: Randy Karpinen Records, 1997-1998 Series 4: Ephemera/AV, 1995-1999

Dates: 1995 - 2001; Majority of material found within 1995 - 1999

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Detroit Women's Press Records

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Identifier: UR001470

Abstract Subjects include: Women's Liberation Coalition of Michigan; feminism

Dates: 1969 - 1975

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Developing Urban Detroit Area Research Project (Doxiadis) Records

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Identifier: UR000636

Abstract The Developing Urban Detroit Area Research Project (UDA) began in 1964 with sponsorship from the Detroit Edison Company and Wayne State University to understand the affects of urban growth in the city of Detroit in order to better prepare for future growth. The project was managed for seven years by the international urban planning organization, Doxiadis Associates and produced three volumes of published findings.The UDA records document Doxiadis and the evolution of this project,...

Dates: 1910 - 1974

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Edward Connor Papers

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Identifier: UP000242

Abstract Mr. Connor served with the Public Works Administration in Gary, Indiana, and Chicago, Illinois (1935-43). He was executive director of the Detroit Citizens Housing and Planning Council (1943-48), a member of the Detroit Common Council (1948-66), chairman of the Wayne County Board of Supervisors (1954- 58), and a Detroit Recorder's Court judge (1966-1967). Mr. Connor also served as secretary of the Southeastern Michigan Community Research Corporation (1958-63), director of the National...

Dates: 1935 - 1967

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Edward L. Baker Papers

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Identifier: LP001625

Abstract Edward Baker was the second longest serving Detroit Postmaster (1953-1976) and an active member of the National Association of Postmasters in the United States. His papers reflect his work as Postmaster and his involvement with the NAPUS, especially his term as its president.

Dates: 1923 - 1982; Majority of material found within 1946 - 1976

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Edward Vaughn Papers

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Identifier: UP002518

Abstract Edward Vaughn was a participant in the rise of black consciousness that began to proliferate in the 1960s. He opened Vaughn’s Bookstore in Detroit in 1965, the second black bookstore in America, and it was well known as disseminator of books and information on African American history. Vaughn also became involved in Forum 66, Black Star Co-op Inc., was part of the 6th Pan-African Congress, and a number of other organizations promoting African American culture and Detroit community. Vaughn...

Dates: 1963-2015

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Ellen Creager Papers

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Identifier: LP002361

Abstract Ellen Creager (b. 1956), a Detroit Free Press reporter, first joined the press as a copy editor in 1983 after earning her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from Michigan State University; ultimately she was promoted to the position of general assignment reporter in the Features Department. The Detroit Free Press and The Detroit News employees engaged in a strike against Gannett and Knight-Ridder newspaper chains beginning in July of 1995. Creager was working part-time when the strike began because...

Dates: 1995 - 1998; Majority of material found within 1995 - 1996

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

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