Joe Walton Papers
Collection
Identifier: LP001382
Scope and Content
This collection primarily reflects Walton's involvement with UAW Local 581.
Contents: Correspondence 1960-61 Flint Sit-Down Strike 1936-37, list of participants Handbills, misc. Local 581 Elections, notes, clippings, list of officers Local 581 Elections, Solidarity Rank & File handbills Local 581 Elections, United for Action handbills Local 581 Elections, United Independent handbills Local 581 Elections, United Rank & File handbills Local 581 Elections, misc. slate handbills Newspaper, "Flint Flasher" 1979-1984 (irregular) Twenty-fifth Anniversary of Sit-Down Strike 1937-62, correspondence Twenty-fifth Anniversary of Sit-Down Strike 1937-62 clippings and flyers Walter P. Reuther Distinguished Service Award 1984, clippings and corres. Memorabilia: buttons, UAW 1936-1946 Memorabilia: convention badges and name cards Memorabilia: identification cards Memorabilia: invitations, UAW events Memorabilia: picket cards yrs 1937(?). 45, 46, 58, 61 Memorabilia: union dues book Memorabilia: union dues, receipts for payment Photographs Photographs
Contents: Correspondence 1960-61 Flint Sit-Down Strike 1936-37, list of participants Handbills, misc. Local 581 Elections, notes, clippings, list of officers Local 581 Elections, Solidarity Rank & File handbills Local 581 Elections, United for Action handbills Local 581 Elections, United Independent handbills Local 581 Elections, United Rank & File handbills Local 581 Elections, misc. slate handbills Newspaper, "Flint Flasher" 1979-1984 (irregular) Twenty-fifth Anniversary of Sit-Down Strike 1937-62, correspondence Twenty-fifth Anniversary of Sit-Down Strike 1937-62 clippings and flyers Walter P. Reuther Distinguished Service Award 1984, clippings and corres. Memorabilia: buttons, UAW 1936-1946 Memorabilia: convention badges and name cards Memorabilia: identification cards Memorabilia: invitations, UAW events Memorabilia: picket cards yrs 1937(?). 45, 46, 58, 61 Memorabilia: union dues book Memorabilia: union dues, receipts for payment Photographs Photographs
Dates
- 1936 - 1984
Creator
- Walton, Joe (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.
History
Joe Walton was born Dec. 15, 1906. He attended Cadillac MI High School. Walton started working for General Motors at the Fisher Body 2 plant located in Flint, Michigan in 1926. Later, in 1935 he transferred to Fisher Body 1 where he worked in the cushion department. Joe Walton was an active participant in the Flint Sit-Down Strike of 1936-37. In his union career Walton held the following positions: Line Steward, Committee Man, Guide, Sergeant-At-Arms and Trustee, representing Local 581. In 1956, he was elected Financial Secretary for UAW Local 581, a position he held for seven years. Walton retired from General Motors in 1967. On August 5, 1984, he received the Walter P. Reuther Distinguished Service Award. Joe Walton makes his home in South Branch, Michigan.
Extent
.5 Linear Feet (1 MB)
Abstract
A recipient of the Walter P. Reuther Distinguished Service Award, Joe Walton was a participant in the General Motors Flint Sit-Down Strike of 1936-1937 and held various posts in United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 581, including Sergeant-at-Arms and Financial Secretary. Mr. Walton’s papers document his involvement in the labor movement, particularly concerning the activities of Local 581.
Arrangement
Folders are arranged alphabetically.
Acquisition
The papers of Joe Walton were placed in the Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs in November 1988 by Joe Walton.
Processing History
Processed and finding aid written by Walter P. Reuther Library.
Creator
- Walton, Joe (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Joe Walton Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by Walter P. Reuther Library.
- 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
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