SEIU Photographs
Collection
Identifier: LAV002484
Scope and Content
Series reflect the original organization of the materials by the SEIU International Communications Department, as they were sent to the Reuther Library over several shipments. Some materials are also grouped by file format.
Series 1: Professions, 1940s-2000s.
Series 2: Events and Demonstrations, 1940s-2010s.
Series 3: Locals and Internal Units, 1920s-2000s.
Series 4: Subject Files, 1920s-2010s.
Series 5: Assorted Topics, 1930s-2000s.
Series 6: Printed Materials, 1970s-2000s.
Series 7: Oversized Items, 1920s-2000s.
Dates
- 1915-2012
Creator
- Service Employees International Union (Organization)
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.
History
A collection of photographic prints spanning the union’s long history, the SEIU Photograph Collection is the culmination of decades of photographic work produced or compiled by SEIU’s international headquarters staff. The images document a wide range of individuals, organizations, events, and topics related to SEIU. The majority of these materials come from their Communications Department, who utilized the images in various types of print materials. Amateur photography by SEIU members of specific events for personal use makes up another significant portion of the collection.
Extent
143 Linear Feet (240 MB, 16 SB, and 7 OS)
Abstract
A collection of photographic prints spanning the union’s long history, the SEIU Photograph Collection is the culmination of decades of photographic work produced or compiled by SEIU’s international headquarters staff. The images document a wide range of individuals, organizations, events, and topics related to SEIU. The majority of these materials come from their Communications Department, who utilized the images in various types of print materials. Amateur photography by SEIU members of specific events for personal use makes up another significant portion of the collection. The dominant file type is the photographic print, though negatives, photo CD’s, publications, and other formats comprise the rest of the collection.
Arrangement
Arranged in 7 series – Series 1 (Box 1-38), Series 2 (Box 38-107, 244-246), Series 3 (Box 107-130, Series 4 (Box 130-201), Series 5 (Box 201-236, 244-259), Series 6 (Box 236-239), and Series 7 (Box 240-243, oversize drawer). Folders are arranged in original order and by file format.
Acquisition
The materials in the collection were deposited at the Reuther in multiple accessions from 2009 to 2014. The Reuther serves as the official repository of SEIU.
Other Copies
Digitized copies of select images from the SEIU Photographs are browsable at http://reuther.wayne.edu/image/tid/458 and searchable through http://reuther.wayne.edu/search/node/.
Transfers
Oversize photographs, large posters, and negatives were transferred to the Reuther’s Audiovisual Department.
Processing History
Processed by Gavin Strassel and Alexandra Orchard. Finding aid written by Gavin Strassel on March 10, 2017.
Creator
- Service Employees International Union (Organization)
- Title
- Guide to the SEIU Photographs
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by [Walter P. Reuther Library].
- Date
- 2017-03-30
- 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:
5401 Cass Avenue
Detroit MI 48202 USA
5401 Cass Avenue
Detroit MI 48202 USA