Alan Reuther Oral History
Item — Box: Individual Oral Histories Box 3: O-Si, Folder: 6
Identifier: LOH002257
Scope and Content
Collection consists of a recording and transcript. Reuther discusses his personal history; the Reuther family, in particular his uncles, Walter and Victor, and his father, Roy; details of his long career with the UAW; general impressions of the labor movement; reminiscences on past UAW presidents, including Doug Fraser, and national poltical figures; and topics of national concern such as NAFTA, health care, and Social Security.
Dates
- 2010-05-07 - 2010-06-04
Creator
- Smith, Mike (Michael O.) (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.
History
In 2010, Mike Smith interviewed Alan Reuther, nephew of Walter Reuther and former Legislative Director of the United Auto Workers, who served in the UAW's Washington Office from 1982 to 2010.
Extent
.25 Linear Feet : (1 printed transcript).
123.55 Megabytes ((8 files). ) : Consists of an MS Word document, a PDF, and 6 MP3s.
Abstract
In 2010, Mike Smith interviewed Alan Reuther, nephew of Walter Reuther and former Legislative Director of the United Auto Workers, who served in the UAW's Washington Office from 1982 to 2010. Collection consists of a recording and transcript. Reuther discusses his personal history; the Reuther family, in particular his uncles, Walter and Victor, and his father, Roy; details of his long career with the UAW; general impressions of the labor movement; reminiscences on past UAW presidents, including Doug Fraser, and national poltical figures; and topics of national concern such as NAFTA, health care, and Social Security.
Arrangement
Transcript arranged alphabetically by surname with other individual oral history transcripts at the Walter P. Reuther Library.
Acquisition
Donated by Mike Smith, in or after 2012.
Other Copies
Transcript and recording are available in digital format.
Processing History
Processed by Walter P. Reuther Library, Finding aid written by Rebecca Bizonet on November 2, 2016.
Creator
- Smith, Mike (Michael O.) (Interviewer, Person)
- Reuther, Alan (Interviewee, Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Alan Reuther Oral History
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by Walter P. Reuther Library. Finding aid written by Rebecca Bizonet.
- Date
- 2016-11-02
- 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
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