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Anca Vlasopolos Published Works

Collection

Identifier: MSS.006

Scope and Content This collection of Anca’s work contains numerous poems, along with articles, essays, book reviews, and short stories. The span of this collection covers 44 years of her works, from 1967 to 2011. This collection is contained in three archival boxes. The first box contains poems (files 1-18) that were published between 1968 and 1998. Box 2 contains poems (files 1-14) published between 1998 and 2011, along with articles (files 15-19) published between 1980 and 2009, and essays (files 20-21)...

Dates: 1968-2011

Found in: Wayne State University Library System Special Collections

Andres J. Ignasiak Papers

Collection — Box: Small Processed Collections: I-K, Box 8, Folder: 1-2

Identifier: LP000196

Abstract Correspondence, clippings, leaflets, and flyers collected by Mr. Ignasiak, who served as president of the Gear and Axle Division of UAW Ford Local 600 (1943-47), and International representative with the Auditing Department of the UAW (1949-66). The Local 600 election of 1946 is discussed.

Dates: 1946 - 1966

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Andrew Agelink Papers

Collection

Identifier: UP002737

Abstract Andrew Agelink, born in 1970, was an undergraduate student at Wayne State University in the 1990s. He became Vice President of the WSU Gay/Lesbian Union in 1992 and then went on to be President and again Vice President of the organization from 1992-1994. As President, he initiated a proposal for the formation of a Gay and Lesbian Programs Office staffed with a paid full-time employee. Under his persistence the position was created a year and a half later. Agelink was also actively involved...

Dates: 1991 - 1999

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Andrew Court Papers

Collection

Identifier: LP001299

Abstract Andrew Court served as an economist for the Automobile Manufacturers Association (AMA) and General Motors. Mr. Court’s papers reflect his work with these two organizations.

Dates: 1940 - 1966; Majority of material found within 1940 - 1966

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Andy Hawley Papers

Collection

Identifier: LP001331

Abstract In 1928 Andy David Hawley was born in Michigan. During Hawley's early career he worked as a pipefitter at Michigan Sugar Company in 1945, a set-up man at Clark Canning Company in 1946, a maintenance man in 1947 at Moore Telephone COmpany and Grey Iron Foundry. It was at Grey Iron Foundry that Hawley joined UAW Local 668. Hawley served in the U.S. Navy from 1948-1952 and upon the completion of his service, he was hired at the Central Foundry Division, GM plant in Saginaw (Local 455). He was...

Dates: 1959 - 1984

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Angelo Deitos Papers

Collection

Identifier: LP000653

Abstract Angelo Deitos became president of the United Auto Workers Local 78 in the 1970s. His papers document the affairs of the local and the activities of labor union militants in the auto and other industries during that time.

Dates: 1961 - 1981

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Ann Arbor Teachers Association Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000280

Abstract Ann Arbor Teachers Association was formed in 1911 as a teachers club and later in 1921 affiliated with the National Education Association. The collection contains information that reflect the operation of the association with minute books from the association to its’ participation with the Michigan Education Association. The collection contains interesting information on Michigan legislation, bussing of schoolchildren and the relationships with the parent-teacher organizations.

Dates: 1911 - 1968

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Ann Blankenhorn Papers

Collection

Identifier: LP000411

Abstract Ann Blankenhorn investigated and publicized the social and economic conditions in the textile, clothing, and coal mining industries in the 1920s and 30s with special emphasis on women and children. Also included are papers relating to the WPA (1934) and the imprisonment of Elizabeth Gurley Flynn in the 1950s. Important correspondents are Peter Blume and Elizabeth Gurley Flynn. The materials consist of correspondence (1931-68), personal notebooks, diaries, and address books.

Dates: 1922 - 1968

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Ann Filardo Papers

Collection

Identifier: LP001360

Abstract Ann Filardo was chairperson and executive board member of the Teachers Action Caucus, a rank and file caucus within the United Federation of Teachers, and founder of the United Action Caucus, a national rank and file group within the American Federation of Teachers. Her papers reflect her involvement with both groups.

Dates: 1969 - 1993; Majority of material found within 1980 - 1989

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Ann Francis Papers

Collection

Identifier: LP001817

Abstract Ann Francis, a journeyman pipefitter and member of UAW Local 652, worked at the General Motors Oldsmobile plant in the early 1980's. In 1985 she became a technical instructor in the UAW-GM apprentice program and developed programs to recruit and train women and minorities for the skilled trades. From 1989 until her retirement in 1998, she managed a number of different joint union-management programs for the skilled trades at GM's Lansing plant, the most important of which was the Skilled Trades...

Dates: 1970 - 2003

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Ann Shafer Papers

Collection

Identifier: UP001480

Abstract Ann Shafer has lobbied in support of women's issues, including equal pay, sex and employment discrimination, reproductive freedom, and pregnancy disability benefits throughout her career. She began working in 1946 for W.K. Kellogg Company and was active in the American Federation of Grainmillers, retiring in 1983. She has been involved with the Michigan Democratic Party politics, co-founded a chapter of the National Organization of Women (NOW), and was one of the founding members of the...

Dates: 1950 - 1990; Majority of material found within 1960 - 1990

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Anna Andreini-Brophy Papers

Collection

Identifier: LP002659

Abstract This collection contains the papers of Anna Andreini-Brophy. It covers her time working with Stewart Mott at Spectemur Agendo, Inc., to assisting Cesar Chavez and working for the United Farm Workers movement, and then to her later life as a real estate agent.

Dates: 1965 - 2017; Majority of material found within 1968 - 1974

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Anna Melissa Graves Papers

Collection

Identifier: LP000708

Abstract An associate of Peruvian political leader, Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, Anna Melissa Graves led efforts to liberate de la Torre during his imprisonment by the Peruvian government. Ms. Graves’ papers document de La Torre’s imprisonment and describe the political and social conditions of South America from the 1920’s to the 1940’s.

Dates: 1921 - 1948; Majority of material found within 1924 - 1934

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Anna Melissa Graves Photographs

Collection

Identifier: LAV000708

Abstract An associate of Peruvian political leader, Victor Raul Haya de la Torre, Anna Melissa Graves led efforts to liberate de la Torre during his imprisonment by the Peruvian government. Collection consists of photographic prints of de la Torre and other unidentified persons.

Dates: 1910 - 1939

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Anne Shore Papers

Collection

Identifier: LP001186

Abstract Anne Shore worked as the Executive Director of the Civirl Rights Congress (CRC) Los Angeles from August 1948-April 1950. Shore left LA to return to Michigan as the Director of the CRC Michigan in 1950.

This collection contains Shore's farewell speech and status report of CRC LA, correspondence, photographs, and files on friends.

Dates: 1947 - 1982

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Annetta Miller Papers

Collection

Identifier: LP001785

Abstract Annetta Miller was a Registered Nurse, peace activist, and three-term member of the Michigan State Board of Education. Her experiences serving in the United States Army Nurse Corps during World War II drove her to join the peace movement during the Vietnam War. A Democrat representing Michigan's 18th congressional district, much of Miller's first two terms on the Board of Education dealt with desegregation of the Detroit Public Schools following the finding in Bradley...

Dates: 1965-1995; Majority of material found within 1970-1989

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Anthony Kaiser Papers

Collection

Identifier: LP000652

Abstract Anthony Kaiser served as president of the United Chemical Workers-Congress of Industrial Workers (UCW-CIO) Local 11-155, as president of the Hamtramck Federation of Teachers, and as vice-president of the Michigan Federation of Teachers. Mr. Kaiser’s papers reflect his work in the UCW and in state and local branches of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), including documentation of the AFT Hamtramck sit-down strike of 1965.

Dates: 1946 - 1979; Majority of material found within 1946 - 1973

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Archie W. Robinson Papers

Collection

Identifier: LP001355

Abstract Journalist Archie Robinson served as the labor editor of the Detroit News, as a press officer for the National War Labor Board, as labor editor of the U.S. News and World Report, and authored George Meany and His Times, a history of the American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) and its president. Mr. Robinson’s papers document his career in journalism and his coverage of major labor issues.

Dates: 1927 - 1980

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Architectural Engineering Employees: Detroit Chapter Records

Collection

Identifier: LR000618

Abstract The records of the AEE: Detroit Chapter consist of a paper and appendices prepared by James Skalski relating to efforts to unionize the professional and technical staffs of the architectural firms in the Detroit Metropolitan area.They reflect the problems of organizing professional groups such as engineers and architects.

Dates: 1967 - 1973

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

ARISE Detroit! Records

Collection

Identifier: UR002494

Abstract ARISE Detroit! is a non-profit coalition of twenty-two community groups with the mission of encouraging volunteerism in order to tackle major issues troubling the Detroit community. This collection includes administrative materials, news clippings, and advertising materials for the organizations’ special events.

Dates: 2005 - 2015

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Armand Nevers Papers

Collection

Identifier: LP002448

Abstract Armand Nevers was a printer for the Detroit News for over 35 years and a member of the Detroit International Typographical Union Local 18. He participated in strikes against the Detroit News and Detroit Free Press in the 1990s and became an outspoken proponent for union rights nationally. The Armand Nevers' papers contain Detroit News strike videos, "No Scab Papers" lawn sign, two large banners, photos, labor calendars, framed Detroit News Strike graphic, clippings, pamphlets,...

Dates: 1990 - 2009

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Arthur A. Almeida Papers

Collection — Box: Small Processed Collections, Box 16, Folder: 1

Identifier: LP001629

Abstract Arthur A. Almeida was born in 1928 and lived in San Pedro, California. He helped found the San Pedro Bay Historical Society. With his interest in local history, Almeida documented history of the early labor efforts including Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) local - Maritime Transport Workers 510 and International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU). Includes a speech given by Paul Ware and historical articles by Almeida about early organizing efforts in San Pedro and Los Angeles. Arthur...

Dates: 1922 - 1994

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Arthur C. Turgeon Papers

Collection — Box: WSU Small Processed Collections: Box 1, Folder: 3

Identifier: WSP000188

Abstract The collection includes student papers, two to three pages in length, covering a wide variety of topics, all written by Turgeon as a student in Professor Van Horn’s English II, circa 1931. Turgeon received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Wayne University, completing his graduate education of University of Michigan. He taught French at Wayne from the mid-1930’s until 1958.

Dates: 1931

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Arthur Elder Papers

Collection

Identifier: LP000075

Abstract The collection contains correspondence, reports, and a scrapbook relating to the AFL and education from 1941 to 1949, as well as correspondence, reports, resolutions, studies, hearings, and clippings pertaining to the American Federation of Teachers from 1934 to 1950, the Michigan Federation of Teachers from 1937 to 1949, and the Detroit Federation of Teachers from 1921 to 1951. It also contains correspondence relating to the organizing efforts of the MFT from 1939 to 1953, and to the dismissal...

Dates: 1921 - 1953; Majority of material found within 1940 - 1949

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

Arthur F. Lederle Papers

Collection

Identifier: UP000559

Abstract Arthur Lederle taught in Detroit Public Schools before entering a legal career, culminating in his tenure as Judge of the Federal District Court for Eastern Michigan. He continued to be involved with education throughout his career. His papers reflect his position in Democratic Party affairs, his interest in court administration and civil procedure, the major case over which he presided and his educational activities.

Dates: 1914 - 1967; Majority of material found within 1933 - 1960

Found in: Walter P. Reuther Library

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