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Coleman Young Papers
Collection
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
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
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