Blogs
In memoriam: Denise Szykula
Posted October 6th, 2021 by aergas
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The Michigan Dance Archives (MDA) at the Reuther Library notes with sadness the passing of Denise Szykula, whose papers became part of the MDA in 2018. read more »
UAW CAP Department Records Part II Now Open
Posted October 1st, 2021 by gstrassel
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The Reuther Library is happy to announce the opening of an addition to the UAW Community Action Program (CAP) Department Records. These new records offer insights into elections from 1960-1972, with an emphasis on political races in Metro Detroit. read more »
Fall Term Hours and Collections Access
Posted August 12th, 2021 by mcourtney
We are now open to all researchers and no appointments are required.
New permanent Reading Room hours will run from 9:30-12 and 1-3:30. All in-person researchers must follow Wayne State University's vaccine and masking requirements and visitors will need to fill out the campus daily screener before arrival. Be ready to show your QR code! read more »
Michael Kerwin Papers Now Open
Posted August 5th, 2021 by srafferty
Michael W. Kerwin passed away on July 19, 2021 at the age of 97. A portion of his archival papers are now available for research.
Kerwin was well-known and respected for his activism and long-term involvement in labor, democratic politics, and Irish communities of Detroit. His involvement with the UAW began when he moved to Detroit in 1950 and started a position working at American Metal Products Co. and became a member of the local Education Committee. His interest of participating on the Education Committee lead to a job with the UAW Education Department, where he worked for almost 30 years. read more »
