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Albert Shanker Papers

Collection

Identifier: LP001932

Abstract Albert Shanker is considered one of the most important labor leaders of the late 20th century, as the longest sitting president of the American Federation of Teachers. He was considered a leader in the development of public education, civil rights, and trade unionism. His papers reflect mainly his college years and early career as a teacher in New York City.

Dates: 1928 - 2003; Majority of material found within 1949 - 1968

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Albert Verri Papers

Collection

Identifier: LP000538

Abstract Albert Verri served as a staff member of the United Auto Workers (UAW) Region 4 Agricultural Implement Department. Mr. Verri’s papers relate his work as a UAW Region 4 officer and provide insight into the agricultural implement industry in the Midwestern U.S.

Dates: 1945 - 1968

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Alex Barbour Papers

Collection

Identifier: LP000223

Abstract Alex Barbour was born in Montreal, Canada on December 12, 1912. He was a resident of Detroit, Michigan from 1923 until 1967. He first became a member of UAW Local 7 when he worked for the Chrysler Corporation Kercheval Avenue Plant in 1937. Throughout his career he served on numerous CIO Community Service Committees. He became Secretary-Treasurer of the Wayne County CIO Council during the years 1948 to 1958 and then served as President of the merged Wayne County AFL-CIO Council from 1958 until...

Dates: 1958 - 1967; Majority of material found within 1965 - 1967

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Alex Baskin Papers

Collection

Identifier: UP000091

Abstract Dr. Alex Baskin was a professor at State University of New York at Stony Brook; among his mainresearch interests were social history of the late 20th century, especially with regard to the 1960s and 1980s. Dr. Baskin also attended Wayne State University during the 1960s where he studied various left-wing social movements. Among his published works include The Woman Rebel and The Masses.The materials in this collection reflect a wide variety of subjects that Dr. Baskin researched and...

Dates: 1965 - 1994; Majority of material found within 1969 - 1984

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Alex Dow Papers

Collection

Identifier: UP001010

Abstract As an electrical engineer, Alex Dow worked for Brush Electric Company and Edison Illuminating Company. In 1912 he became the President of Edison where he served until his retirement in 1938. Though his formal education ended at the age of twelve, Mr. Dow was the recipient of two honorary degrees from the University of Michigan and honorary memberships in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the American Society of Civil Engineers, and the American Institute of Electrical Engineers...

Dates: 1920 - 1940

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Alex Fuller Papers

Collection — Box: Small Processed Collections: E-F, Box 5, Folder: 18

Identifier: LP000134

Abstract Correspondence collected by Mr. Fuller during his tenure as vice-president of the Wayne County CIO Council. Among subjects treated are FEPC legislation and the Michigan Coordinating Council for Fair Employment Practices. Principal correspondent is William Oliver.

Dates: 1949 - 1955

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Alex Kovacs Papers

Collection

Identifier: LP001652

Abstract Alex Kovacs was employed at Dana Corporation, Detroit, Michigan and was an active member of the UAW Local during his employment at Dana Corporation. He attended many UAW Leadership Training Institutes and was actively involved in the local labor movement. After retirement, Kovacs remained involved with UAW Local 2 and served as President of the UAW Union Local 2 Retirees Chapter from 1987-1996. His papers reflect his work with Local 2, including the Retirees Chapter meeting minutes from 1972 to...

Dates: 1941 - 1996; Majority of material found within 1987 - 1996

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Alex Pilch Papers

Collection

Identifier: UP000579

Abstract Legislator Alex Pilch served in the Michigan House of Representatives. During his term in office, Representative Pilch worked as an advocate of Parochiaid and campaigned against cross-district busing and the liberalization of abortion laws. Representative Pilch’s papers relate to his legislative work, particularly concerning Parochiaid, open housing, busing and abortion.

Dates: 1967 - 1972

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Alexander Cook Papers

Collection — Box: Small Processed Collections: Com-Cr, Box 3, Folder: 5

Identifier: LP001511

Abstract Contains: minute book of UAW Federal Labor Union No. 18331 (Flint, Mich.); Small Processed Collection (SPC)

Dates: 1933 - 1934

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Alexander Crosby Papers

Collection

Identifier: LP001125

Abstract Alexander Crosby was an active member of the American Newspaper Guild Local 3 (New York City) and worked on the staff of the Labor Press. Mr. Crosby’s papers reflect his activities in Local 3.

Dates: 1933 - 1944; Majority of material found within 1941 - 1942

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Alexander J. Walt Papers

Collection

Identifier: WSP000732

Abstract Dr. Walt served as chief of surgery at Detroit Receiving Hospital and Harper Hospital from 1965 until 1988, serving as chair of the surgery department for the same time period, serving as assistant and associate dean of the department from 1965 until 1970. The collection includes his office files as well as his writing and memberships.

Dates: 1962 - 1996

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Alfred and Rose Anderson Graphic Materials and Ephemera

Item

Identifier: LAV000602-19760914

Abstract Though collectively titled, the collection is largely that of Alfred Anderson. Mr. Anderson was an active member of Industrial Workers of the World and various Industrial Union locals during the 1920's, including Industrial Union 440. This small collection of artifacts and ephemera reflect his work with the union during that time.

Dates: circa 1919-1930

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Alfred and Rose Anderson Papers

Collection

Identifier: LP000602

Abstract Though collectively titled, the collection is largely that of Alfred Anderson. Mr. Anderson was an active member of Industrial Workers of the World and various Industrial Union locals during the 1920's. The collection reflects the activities of Industrial Union 440, and the IWW, and particularly the controversies at both the national level and within the Industrial Union 440 during 1924-1925 which ultimately caused Mr. Anderson to withdraw from active union participation.

Dates: 1905 - 1936; Majority of material found within 1924 - 1925

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Alfred H. Whittaker Papers

Collection

Identifier: UP000757

Abstract A founding member of the Detroit Metropolitan Rehabilitation Institute, Dr. Alfred Whittaker practiced medicine at several Detroit hospitals and was active in various metropolitan Detroit organizations, serving as a president of Future Detroit Inc. Citizens’ Housing and Planning Council and on the Wayne State University Board of Governors. Dr. Whittaker’s papers relate to his work with Future Detroit Inc.

Dates: 1940 - 1954

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

All-Peoples Congress Records

Collection

Identifier: UR000959

Abstract National organizations and grassroots neighborhood groups met at the All-Peoples Congress in Detroit in 1981 to protest Reagan administration programs and policies. The collection consists of flyers, pamphlets, newsletters, and newspapers distributed by various advocacy groups at the All Peoples Congress.

Dates: 1981

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

All Unions Committee to Shorten the Work Week Records

Collection — Box: Small Processed Collections: A - Bo, Box 1, Folder: 3

Identifier: LR000880

Abstract Records of the proceedings of the First National All Unions Committee to Shorten the Work Week held in Dearborn, Michigan on April 11, 1978. Frank R. Runnels, president of United Auto Workers Local 22 served as president of the Committee.

Dates: 1978

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Alma Harrington Young Papers

Collection

Identifier: WSP002648

Abstract The professional papers of Dr. Alma Harrington Young, former Dean of the Wayne State University College of Urban, Labor, and Metropolitan Affairs. These papers illustrate the profession and contributions that Dr. Young made while she was in Detroit and at Wayne State University as well as her career previous to this at the University of New Orleans and her service to the Port of New Orleans. Alma Harrington Young was appointed Dean of the College of Urban, Labor and Metropolitan Affairs (CULMA)...

Dates: 1990-1999

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA Alexandria Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000247_Alex

Abstract This collection is composed mainly of correspondence, meetings and reports involving United Airlines and also of Capital Airlines before its merger with United.

Dates: 1940 - 1979; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1969

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA Atlanta, Georgia Field Office Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000247_ATL

Abstract Records of the office representing the interests of ALPA in the Atlanta, Georgia area. These records contain information on airline mergers, air traffic controllers strike, and skyjacking. Some of the material found are technical reports of a variety of subjects. Of particular interest are records relating to significant changes in aircraft passenger compartment design. Material documenting ALPA's role in human rights protests can also be found here.

Dates: 1949 - 1985; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1971

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA Chicago/Rosemont UAL MEC Records

Collection

Identifier: LR002200

Abstract The records mainly focus on meeting minutes and related materials of the United Airlines Master Executive Council (UAL MEC) from the 1960s to the early 1990s. Part 1 also includes correspondence on other topics such as strikes.

Dates: 1963 - 1992; Majority of material found within 1976 - 1980

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA Contracts

Collection

Identifier: LR002541

Abstract Part 1: The ALPA Contracts are a collection of pilot contracts ALPA negotiated by airline. Ranging from 1939 with their first agreement with American Airlines, to the mid-1980s the contracts reflect the many changes the airline industry went through during ALPA’s first fifty years. Included are letters of agreements, memos of understanding, letters, mediation and arbitration agreements, and other negotiation materials. Part 2: The ALPA Contracts Part 2 are a collection of pilot...

Dates: 1939 - 1987; Majority of material found within 1950 - 1970

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA Contracts: Airline Employees

Collection

Identifier: LR002540

Abstract The ALPA Contracts: Airline Employees collection is made up of contracts for agents, clerical employees, clerks, communications employees, airline employees, flight dispatchers, flight engineers, flight instructors, flight simulator operators, flight superintendents, food service employees, maintenance employees, mechanics, meteorologists, navigators, passenger service employees, port stewards, ramp servicemen, security employees, and station employees from various U.S. airlines from the 1940s...

Dates: 1939 - 1973; Majority of material found within 1959 - 1967

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA Contracts: Flight Attendants

Collection

Identifier: LR002539

Abstract The ALPA Contracts: Flight Attendants collection is made up of flight attendant, steward and stewardess, and air hostess contracts from various U.S. airlines from the 1940s to the 1970s. Included are contracts, letters of agreement, side letters, memorandums of understanding, and other negotiations, negotiated by the Air Line Pilots Association, the Canadian Air Line Flight Attendant’s Association, the Air Line Stewards and Stewardesses Association, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters,...

Dates: 1947 - 1976; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1970

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA Dallas Contract Administration Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000247-19830830

Abstract The ALPA Dallas Contract Administration Records chronicle the activities of Local Executive Council (LEC) #42, which represented the employees of Mid-Continent Airlines, and later Braniff International, when the companies merged in 1952. The records contain such materials as contract agreements, correspondence, as well as Council #42 and Master Executive Council (MEC) meeting minutes. Subjects covered include a proposed merger between Braniff and Pacific Southwest Airlines, and Braniff’s...

Dates: 1948-1983

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ALPA Governing Bodies: Board of Directors Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000247_BOD

Abstract The collection contains meeting transcripts and related materials of the Air Line Pilots Association Board of Directors.

Dates: 1932 - 2009

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

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