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Metro Detroit Skilled Tradeswomen Oral Histories
Collection
Identifier: LOH001942
Abstract
Between 2004 and 2006, the Walter P. Reuther Library, along with several Michigan labor organizations and trade unions conducted an oral history project to document the lives and working experiences of 19 skilled tradeswomen in the Metro Detroit area. Collection consists of transcripts and video recordings for 19 interviews with women in a variety of construction and maintenance trades. Interviewees discuss their backgrounds, reasons for entering the trades, apprenticeship and work experiences,...
Dates:
2004 - 2006
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
Service Employees International Union Oral Histories
Collection
Identifier: LOH001882
Abstract
The SEIU conducted an oral history program with officers and members, primarily between 1973 and 1988, with additions in 2002-2005. The collections consists of 31 interviews. Transcripts exist for all but the Andy Stern interview. Audio recordings exist for all but the following interviews: Cooper, Eliaser, Glenn (UCLA), Hannon, Levey (individual), Liebes, Neal, and Smiley. The Pat Ford interview conducted on Hi8 videotape. Interviewees discuss their entry into the labor movement and SEIU,...
Dates:
1951 - 2005; Majority of material found within 1973 - 2005
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
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