Jerry Wurf: Labor's Last Angry Man Oral Histories
Collection
Identifier: LOH001093
Scope and Content
Collection consists of interview transcripts and audio cassettes. Interviewees discuss their own backgrounds and involvement with AFSCME and their association with and recollections of Jerry Wurf.
The following participants were interviewed: Joseph “Joe” Ames, Al Bilik, Victor Gotbaum, William Hamilton (a copy in the third person from the book manuscript draft), Leamon Hood, William Lucy, Donovan McClure, Gerald McEntee, Senator George McGovern, Ernest Rewolinski, Al Wurf, Jerry Wurf, and Mildred Wurf. Transcripts exist for all except the William Lucy, Jerry Wurf, and Mildred Wurf interviews. Additional tapes include speeches by Jerry Wurf, debate between Jerry Wurf and Strom Thurmond, an NPR obituary, and a memorial for Jerry Wurf held at Rutgers.
Dates
- 1981-11-03 - 1982-01-19
Creator
- Goulden, Joseph C., 1934- (Interviewer, Person)
Language of Materials
Material entirely in English.
Access
Collection is open for research.
Use
Refer to the Walter P. Reuther Library
Rules for Use of Archival Materials.RESTRICTIONS: Due to the personal nature of oral history, the Library prohibits use of the material in any way that infringes on individual right to privacy, or results in libelous statements or slander, in accordance with U.S. law. Permission to publish or quote must be obtained from the interviewee or interviewee heirs or assigns.
History
Between November 1981 and January 1982, Joseph C. Goulden interviewed individuals associated with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and with influential, longtime leader Jerry Wurf, for Goulden's biography of Wurf,
Extent
.5 Linear Feet ((1 MB) ) : Consists of 10 printed transcripts.
Abstract
Between November 1981 and January 1982, Joseph C. Goulden interviewed 10 individuals associated with the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and influential, longtime leader Jerry Wurf, for Goulden's biography of Wurf,
Arrangement
Transcripts are arranged alphabetically by interviewee last name.
Acquisition
Donated by Joseph C. Goulden, June 21, 1983.
Processing History
Processed and finding aid written by Rebecca Bizonet on June 30, 2016.
Creator
- Goulden, Joseph C., 1934- (Interviewer, Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Jerry Wurf: Labor's Last Angry Man Oral Histories
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Written by Rebecca Bizonet.
- Date
- 2016-06-30
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
- Sponsor
- Description made possible by funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Repository Details
Part of the Walter P. Reuther Library Repository
Contact:
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Detroit MI 48202 USA
5401 Cass Ave.
Detroit MI 48202 USA