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Records of Jewish Community Council Reveal Mid-Century Concerns and Actions on Social and Racial Justice
Posted March 3rd, 2021 by aergas
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A lesser-known, and maybe surprising, source for historians and researchers looking at 20th-century race relations in Detroit are the Jewish Community Council Records, part of the Jewish Community Archives at the Reuther Library.
This large collection documents grassroots discussions and actions in Detroit’s Jewish community and the wider urban community particularly from the 1940s to the 1970s. read more »
In Memoriam: John Sweeney (1934-2021)
Posted February 3rd, 2021 by slebovitz
Former SEIU President John Sweeney passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at the age of 86. Sweeney was well known for his union work, both as former president of the AFL-CIO (1995-2009) and as former president of the Services Employees International Union (SEIU) (1980-1995). read more »
Position Opening - University Archivist
Posted January 19th, 2021 by Public Relation...
The Walter P. Reuther Library of Wayne State University seeks applicants for the position of University Archivist. Reporting to the Reuther Library Director, the successful candidate will develop and maintain the collections of the University Archives and provide leadership and vision in archival administration and the use of university records. read more »
Holiday Closure: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Posted January 14th, 2021 by mcourtney
The Reuther will be closed Monday January 18 in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
We hope you'll take the time to reflect on Dr. King's life and work. Our collections offer some opportunities:
The creation of Dr. King Day
Dr. King's support of the Memphis Sanitation Worker Strike of 1968
Dr. King's first delivery of the "I Have a Dream" speech at Detroit's TCF Center (then Cobo Hall)
We are pleased to assist you in finding materials related to Dr. King (or any topic) via Ask an Archivist.
