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Edith Van Horn Papers
Collection
Identifier: LP001698
Abstract
Labor and women’s rights activist Edith Van Horn began her career in the labor movement during World War II, when she left graduate school to join the war effort as an assembly line laborer for Goodyear Aircraft, where she joined United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 856. Ms. Horn later held posts as chief steward of Douglas Aircraft UAW Local 17, chief steward of Chrysler’s Dodge Main Local 3, where she was the first woman to serve on Local 3’s executive board, as a delegate to the UAW...
Dates:
1939 - 1997; Majority of material found within 1952 - 1990
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
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
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