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Subject Focus: Armistice Day and Veterans Day
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 »
Reading Room Closure: November 27-29, 2024
The Reuther Library’s Reading Room will be closed November 27-29, 2024 for the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be back to serve your research needs on Monday, December 2nd.
As always, feel free to submit a request via Ask an Archivist and we will answer as soon as we return. Have a safe and happy holiday!
Election Day Closure, November 5, 2024
The Reuther Library will be closed in observance of Election Day on Tuesday, November 5th. We will reopen Wednesday the 6th. See you at the polls!
As always, feel free to submit questions and requests via email at
reutherreference@wayne.edu and we will answer as soon as we return.
In Memoriam: William "Bill" Lucy
The staff of the Reuther Library is saddened by the passing of long-time AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer and Coalition of Black Trade Unionists co-founder, William “Bill” Lucy. He passed away September 24, 2024 at the age of 90.
Lucy grew up in Memphis, Tennessee and Richmond, California. He worked for Contra Costa County, CA, where he joined with his coworkers to form an AFSCME local in 1956. He later became the local’s president. AFSCME International president Jerry Wurf recognized Lucy as a rising star and invited him to work at AFSCME headquarters in 1966. In 1972, Lucy became AFSCME’s Secretary-Treasurer, the International’s second in command spot. He held that office for 38 years before retiring. read more »