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Yale Stuart Papers

 Collection
Identifier: LP000159

Scope and Content

The papers are copies of originals retained by Mr. Stuart. They document the activities of the United Public Workers and of Mr. Stuart as representatives of the employees of the City of Detroit.

The correspondence is a file of outgoing letters, in the main, to officials of the Detroit government.

The remainder of the material covers such areas as wage increases, right of municipal employees to enter into collective bargaining, representation elections and loyalty oaths.

Dates

  • 1945 - 1949

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials entirely in English.

Access

Collection is open for research.

Use

Refer to the Walter P. Reuther Library Rules for Use of Archival Materials. Restrictions: Researchers may encounter records of a sensitive nature – personnel files, case records and those involving investigations, legal and other private matters. Privacy laws and restrictions imposed by the Library prohibit the use of names and other personal information which might identify an individual, except with written permission from the Director and/or the donor.

Biography

Mr. Stuart served as president of the Detroit Joint Board, United Public Workers - CIO.

Extent

1 Linear Feet (2 MB)

Abstract

Mr. Stuart served as president of the Detroit Joint Board of the United Public Works. His papers document the activities of the United Public Workers-CIO, and the work of Mr. Stuart with City of Detroit employees. Wage increases, collective bargaining for municipal employees, union elections, and loyalty oaths are covered.

Arrangement

Arranged in 2series – Series 1 (Box 1), and Series 2 (Boxes 1 and 2) Folders are arranged chronologically.

Acquisition

The papers of Yale Stuart were deposited with the Labor History Archives in May 1965 by Mr. Stuart.

Processing History

Processed and finding aid written by WWP in January, 1966.

Creator

Title
Yale Stuart Papers
Status
Completed
Author
Processed by WWP.
Date
1966-01
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Part of the Walter P. Reuther Library Repository

Contact:
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