Shelton Tappes Papers

Posted November 14th, 2008 by drice
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Accession Number: 
LP000220
Extent: 
1 linear foot (1 SB), 1 folder

Miscellaneous materials collected by the first chairman of the Foundry Unit of UAW Ford Local 600, of the Rouge plant in Dearborn, Michigan. Mr. Tappes was active in the drive to organize the Ford Motor Company from the campaign's beginnings in 1937 and served Local 600 as recording secretary from 1942-44. The Ford organizing drive and strike of 1949 are discussed. An oral history interview with Mr. Tappes is available.

Date: 
1934-1989
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