Labor
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:
AFT Inventory Part I Records
Collection
Identifier: LR000348_1
Abstract
Papers consist of correspondence, ballots, proceedings from meetings, clippings, local finances, per capita reports, charter applications. Subjects include integration, federal works programs, loyalty oaths, academic freedom, federal aid to education, communist issues.
Dates:
1914 - 1980
AFT Inventory Part II Records
Collection
Identifier: LR000348_2
Abstract
Contains Series VIII-XIII.
Series VIII State publications, 1950s-1963
Series IX, miscellaneous materials 1935-1964
Series X communications to locals, 1934-1963
Series XI memos and mimeographed materials, 1921-1964
Series XII Locals, 1914-1960s
Series XIII AFT conventions, 1916-1967
Dates:
1914 - 1967
AFT Local 1052: Hamtramck Federation of Teachers Records
Collection
Identifier: LR000269
Abstract
This collection consists of correspondence, notes, bulletins, and reports of the Federation's activities in Hamtramck, Michigan. There are also copies of Hamtramck Teachers and of UFT newsletters.
Dates:
1957 - 1963
AFT National Defense Cases Records
Collection
Identifier: LR000348_NDF
Abstract
Correspondence between the AFT national office, state federations, locals and individual members concerning legal action by or against members of the union. Also included are applications for grants from the AFT defense fund. Topics covered include academic freedom and the National Educational Policies Committee.
Dates:
1930 - 1969
AFT President's office: Al Loewenthal Records
Collection
Identifier: LR000348_LOEW
Abstract
This collection has clippings, correspondence, minutes, newsletters and reports that deal with various roles Loewenthal had at the AFT. He administered several departments that included COPE, legislation, Colleges and Universities, International education and communications. He assisted Shanker in development of the Public Employee Department of the AFL-CIO. The papers also reflect the internal changes the AFT went through during the 1970s
Dates:
1970 - 1979
AFT President's Office: Carl Megel Records
Collection
Identifier: LR000510
Abstract
The collection contains correspondence, clippings, speeches, reports, meeting materials and publications related to the activities of Carl Megel while he was president of the AFT, director of legislation and in charge of Retiree networks. The papers have information the integration of AFT locals, loyalty oaths, academic freedom, education legislation, and retirement of teachers. Important correspondence include Albert Shanker, Walter P. Reuther, David Selden, George Meany, and George Counts.
Dates:
1914 - 1993
Holgate Young Papers
Collection
Identifier: LP000546
Abstract
Holgate Young served in various capacities in several labor organizations throughout his career. In the 1950s he worked as the UAW Local 6, International Harvester Division Financial Secretary, AFSCME Wisconsin Field Representative, and International Association of Machinists Education Director. In the 1960s & 70s, Young held positions as the CWA Education Coordinator and AFT Washington D.C. Workers Education Local 189 Education Chairman.
Part I of his papers reflects his work...
Dates:
1948 - 1975; Majority of material found within 1955 - 1975
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
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Holgate Young Papers
International Socialists Records
Collection
Identifier: LR001225
Abstract
The International Socialists existed from 1968 -1986 in the U.S. with national headquarters in Detroit, and branches in 14 other cities. It was preceded by the Independent Socialist Club, established in Berkley in 1964, which then formed an International Socialist Committee. The International Socialist Club appealed to radical student and Maoist groups. Kim Moody, contributor of several pivotal writings to the socialist cause, helped to establish a branch of the Independent Socialist Club in...
Dates:
1943 - 1985; Majority of material found within 1970 - 1980
Isadore Miles Papers
Collection — Small Processed Collections: Mc-Mo, Box 11, Folder: 4
Identifier: LP000389
Abstract
Subjects include: correspondence, notes, and bulletins gathered by Mrs. Miles, a past president of AFT Local 6 in Washington, D.C.
Dates:
1958 - 1961
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
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Isadore Miles Papers
Ronald Cohen Papers
Collection — Small Processed Collections: Br - Col, Box 2, Folder: 15
Identifier: LP000717
Abstract
Subjects include: Gary, Indiana Teachers Union
Dates:
1948 - 1960; Majority of material found within 1957 - 1959
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
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Ronald Cohen Papers
Selma Borchardt Papers
Collection
Identifier: LP000357
Abstract
Correspondence, minutes, reports, speeches, press releases, and notes collected by Miss Borchardt, who served as legislative representative and vice-president for the AFT (1924-62), chairman of the AFT International Relations Committee (1927-62), secretary of the AFL Education Committee (1929-55), and director of the World Federation of Education Associations (1927-46). Miss Borchardt also served as a member of many governmental committees and conferences including the National Advisory Board...
Dates:
1911 - 1967; Majority of material found within 1922 - 1962
Found in:
Walter P. Reuther Library
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Selma Borchardt Papers
Walter P. Reuther Library Vertical Files Collection
Collection
Identifier: LR002617
Abstract
The Vertical Files Collection is comprised of newspaper clippings, articles, pamphlets, public relations materials, and other ephemera related to the Reuther Library’s urban affairs and labor collections.
Dates:
1920 - 2011; Majority of material found within 1960 - 2000