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The Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs is now accepting applications for the 2026 Sam Fishman Research Travel Grant. The program provides research grants of up to $1,000 to support faculty, students, independent researchers, and union members to defray travel, lodging, food, and other costs to conduct research in the Reuther's extensive labor collections. The award is named in honor of Sam Fishman, a former UAW and Michigan AFL-CIO leader and grants are only given in support of projects relating to labor history.

Applications are due March 30, 2026.

For more information, please visit our Scholarships page.

Due to road conditions, the Reuther Library will be closed on Monday, January 26, 2026.

Please submit your questions to reutherreference@wayne.edu and we will answer as soon as we can.

Stay safe everyone!

Due to inclement weather, the Reuther Library will be closed on Friday, January 23, 2026.

Please submit your questions to reutherreference@wayne.edu and we will answer as soon as we can.

Stay safe everyone!

The Reuther Library’s Reading Room will be closed starting Wednesday, December 24th for the winter holiday break. We will reopen Monday, January 5th.

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!