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Francis Palmer Papers

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Identifier: LP000861

Abstract Francis "Jack" Palmer worked for General Motors, Flint, MI where he became a member of the United Auto Workers. He was active in the local union, eventually serving as president. His papers relate primarily to his efforts to promote the escalator clause in labor negotiations, foster the founding of an independent labor political party, and repeal of the "no-strike" pledge of the union during WWII.

Dates: 1933 - 1967; Majority of material found within 1944 - 1947

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Irving Richter Papers

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Identifier: LP000932

Overview Irving Richter served as president of the Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA) Lodge 139 of the American Federation of Government Employees while employed by the FERA, which would later become the Works Progress Administration. Mr. Richter also served as an economist with the US Labor Department, and as the legislative representative and director of political action in the United Auto Workers-Congress of Industrial Organizations (UAW-CIO) Washington D.C. office. Mr. Richter was a...

Dates: 1934-1988

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

James Lindahl Papers

Collection

Identifier: LP001061

Abstract James Lindahl served as Recording Secretary for the United Auto Workers-Congress of Industrial Organizations (UAW-CIO) Local 190 (Packard Motor Car Plant). Mr. Lindahl’s papers document his work for Local 190 and also include publications reflecting his interest in union membership and organizing, U.S. politics, the American worker, dissident groups, civil rights, and socio-economics, among other related subjects.

Dates: 1930 - 1959

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Joseph Snyder Papers

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Identifier: UP000275

Abstract Joseph Snyder worked for the United Auto Workers as International Representative of St. Clair Shores District, MI, local auditor and negotiator, and Constitutional Delegate from Macomb County, MI. He was also involved in local, county, and Michigan politics, most notably serving three consecutive terms in the Michigan House of Representatives. His papers reflect his latter UAW career as well as his involvement in politics.

Dates: 1958 - 1968

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Marc Stepp Papers

Collection

Identifier: LP001440

Abstract Stepp worked for nineteen years at the Chrysler Highland Park plant and advanced through positions of union leadership from shop committeeman, chief steward and vice president of Local 490 to the Chrysler-UAW National Negotiating Committee. In 1967 he was appointed international representative with Region 1B, was elevated to assistant regional director in 1973 and in 1974 was elected International Vice President, assuming Nelson Jack Edwards' spot on the union's International Executive...

Dates: 1940 - 2000; Majority of material found within 1970 - 1989

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Mildred Jeffrey Papers

Collection

Identifier: LP000300

Abstract Mildred Jeffrey worked as an organizer for the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America, as Educational Director of the Pennsylvania Joint Board of Shirt Workers, as a consultant to the War Labor Board, as Director of the United Auto Workers (UAW) Women’s Bureau, and as Director for UAW Community Relations and Consumer Affairs Departments. Ms. Jeffrey was also active in the Democratic Party and was a founding member and chair of the National Organization of Women’s (NOW) political arm, the...

Dates: 1920 - 2004; Majority of material found within 1950 - 1979

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Roy Reuther Papers

Collection

Identifier: LP001334

Abstract Correspondence, newspaper clippings, newspapers, reports, notes, and pamphlets collected by Roy Reuther, who served as national director of the UAW's Citizenship and Legislative Department and administrative assistant to Walter P. Reuther. In addition, he was co-director of the National Voters' Registration Committee in John Kennedy's presidential campaign (1960), director of AFL-CIO's voter registration campaign (1962 and 1964), and appointed member of a President's commission to study state...

Dates: 1924 - 1971; Majority of material found within 1936 - 1971

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Sam Sweet Papers

Collection

Identifier: LP000841

Abstract An activist in the early labor movement, Sam Sweet aided in the organization of the Flint General Motors workers and the Briggs workers in Detroit, and served as Education Director for United Auto Workers (UAW) Locals 155, 51, and 742. Granted citizenship in 1946, Mr. Sweet faced repeated government attempts to revoke his citizenship due to alleged Communist affiliation.Part I of Mr. Sweet’s papers primarily relate to his activities as Education Director of various UAW locals and as...

Dates: 1938 - 1989

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Citizenship Department: Roy Reuther Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000191_CD

Abstract In 1957 the United Auto Workers changed the name of their Political Action Department to the Citizenship Department, headed by Roy Reuther. Their records cover activities until the subsequent name change to the Citizenship-Legislative Department.

Dates: 1957 - 1962

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Community Action Program (CAP) Department Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000498

Abstract The UAW Community Action Program (CAP) Department was formed in 1969 when, after disaffiliation from the AFL-CIO, the union set up CAP Councils throughout the United States to replace the Citizenship-Legislative Department. The CAP Councils’ stated purpose was to work in community, civic, welfare, educational, environmental, cultural, citizenship-legislative, and consumer protection activities to improve the economic and social conditions of UAW members and families. From the 1940s through the...

Dates: 1948 - 1978

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW International Affairs Department: Herman Rebhan Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000488_HR

Abstract Herman Rebhan became director of the United Auto Workers International Affairs Department when Victor Reuther retired from that post in 1972. The records reflect the activities of the department with international politics and labor and related government and private agencies during Mr. Rebhan's tenure. Subjects include: Arab-Israeli conflict; Asian politics and government; international human rights issues; labor movement in India, Japan, Israel, Poland and the Soviet Union; International...

Dates: 1965 - 1980

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Political Action Department: Roy Reuther Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000191_PAD

Abstract Subjects include: civil rights; Detroit elections; Michigan Congressional elections; UAW factionalism

Dates: 1947 - 1957

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW President's Office: Walter P. Reuther Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000261

Abstract The papers of Walter Reuther reflect his career with the UAW from its beginning, although the documentation for the pre‑presidential period is less complete. In addition to UAW material, there are extensive files relating to his work as an officer of the CIO, the AFL‑CIO and the ALA. In addition, there is considerable material relating to international labor organizations, international affairs, other labor unions, organizations of various kinds and his work in the area of public affairs.

Dates: 1933 - 1970; Majority of material found within 1946 - 1970

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Public Relations Department: Frank Winn Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000125_Winn

Abstract Subjects include: United Steelworkers; women workers; auto wage-price policy; 1958 UAW contract negotiations; Kohler strike; UAW conventions; UAW PAC in 1948 election campaigns

Dates: 1940 - 1962

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Region 1A Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000615

Abstract Region 1A was formed in 1942 and included the west side of Detroit, as well as Monroe, Washtenaw and a portion of Oakland County. Some of the material in this collection also relates to Region 1, which covered the east side of Detroit and the remainder of Oakland County. These two regions, during the period covered by this collection, had more members than any other UAW region and were administered by two co-directors. Later they were each divided into two separate regions.

Dates: 1946 - 1961

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Region 1B Leadership Institute Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000404

Abstract The Sixteenth Annual Region 1B Leadership Institute, held at the UAW Family Education Center at Black Lake, emphasized a participating membership to mobilize collective action in the shops, offices, and community. The topic was "You and Your Standard of Living: Bargaining and Balloting." Records of the Institute document the week-long summer program.

Dates: 1970

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Region 1B Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000512

Abstract United Auto Workers Region 1B represents locals in the southeastern and thumb areas of Michigan. This includes workers at the major automotive manufacturers, Huck Manufacturing, TRW, Briggs Manufacturing, Eaton Manufacturing and Bohn Aluminum. Their records document the services Region 1B provided to locals and its political activities in the region.

Dates: 1939 - 1985

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Region 1E Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000347

Abstract An expanding economy and union movement prompted the UAW to subdivide its two southeastern Michigan regional jurisdictions into four southeastern Michigan regions—1, 1A, 1B, and 1E—in 1966. Subjects include: UAW organization in southeastern Michigan; automobile industry; strikes; unemployment; plant shutdowns; health insurance; retirees; organizing; political activity; UAW Women's Department; Willow Run Bomber Plant

Dates: 1942 - 1983

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Region 3 Records

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Identifier: LR000374

Abstract United Auto Workers Region 3 was established in 1937, with Russell J. Merrill as its first director, and comprised of locals in Indiana, southern Illinois (moved to Region 4 in 1949), and later Kentucky. Raymond H. Berndt was its longest serving director, holding that office from 1947-1972. Headquartered in Indianapolis, the region is unique in that it consists of a majority of small locals, often parts suppliers.

Dates: 1950 - 1971

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Research Library: Congressional Testimonies

Collection

Identifier: LR002092

Abstract Since the formation of the United Auto Workers Union in 1935, union members have been actively involved in U.S. and international politics. Individual union members, from the highest ranking officer to the newest rank and file member have testified before Congress on issues ranging from trade and health care to housing and public welfare. Beginning in 1938 and ending in 2009 this collection documents the history of UAW members’ appearances before Congressional Committees. This collection...

Dates: 1938 - 2009; Majority of material found within 1958 - 1991

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Special Projects Department Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000646

Abstract Subjects include: administered prices; international automobile industry; profit sharing plans; automobile safety; cost-of-living adjustments; Detroit income tax; European Economic Community; fair labor standards; guaranteed annual wage; international economic development; ILO; McClellan Committee Hearings; multinational corporations; industrial migration; technological unemployment; politics; American economy

Dates: 1945 - 1973

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

UAW Women's Department: Lillian Hatcher Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000972

Abstract Subjects include: women workers; labor education; politics

Dates: 1942 - 1979; Majority of material found within 1950 - 1975

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

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