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Subject Focus: Armistice Day and Veterans Day

World War II veterans registering for classes at Wayne University

Although the First World War did not officially end until the signing of the Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919, combat between the Allied nations and Germany ended on November 11, 1918, when an armistice was called for the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.  read more »

On Display: Michigan Labor Actions case exhibit

Michigan Labor Actions case display, 2025

Michigan Labor Actions case exhibit
February 10, 2025 – July 3, 2025

Come by the library and explore our latest case exhibit, Michigan Labor Actions. This display features photographs, ephemera, and artifacts from our collections that highlight key collective actions in Michigan’s labor history. Events showcased include the Copper Country Strike (1913), Studebaker Strike (1913), Ford Hunger March (1932), Flint Sit-Down Strike (1937), UFW Grape Boycotts (1970s), D.R.U.M. Wildcat Strikes (1970s), P.A.T.C.O. Strike (1981), and the Detroit Newspaper Strike (1995–1997).  read more »

The Archives at 50: Remembering our Dedication Day, May 23, 1975

(47163) Exterior of the Walter P. Reuther Library, 1975

This blog post is part of a series celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Reuther Library's building.


May 23, 2025, marks the 50th anniversary of the Walter P. Reuther Library building – home to the largest labor archives in North America and the Wayne State University Archives.  read more »

The Origins of the Reuther Library building

(47183) Model of Reuther Building

This blog post is part of a series celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Reuther Library's building.

The Walter P. Reuther Library at Wayne State University represents a landmark in the preservation and accessibility of labor history in North America.  read more »

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