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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 »

On Display: Events in the Archives exhibit

(47203) Rosa Parks Papers opening reception, 1976

Reuther Library 50th Anniversary: Events in the Archives exhibit
April 17, 2025 – October 14, 2025

The Walter P. Reuther Library at Wayne State University is pleased to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its building with the debut of a new exhibit, Events in the Archives.  read more »

Reuther Library Closed - Friday, May 2nd

Due to planned construction, the Reuther Library will be closed on Friday, May 2nd.

During this building closure, staff will be working remotely and are happy to assist with your research needs. Please submit your questions to reutherreference@wayne.edu and we will answer as soon as we can.

If you plan to visit during the month of May, please contact us at 313.577.4024 to confirm building hours.

Thank you for your patience as we update our library!

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