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A Tribute to Dr. Philip P. Mason - August 27, 2015

Join the Walter P. Reuther Library of Labor and Urban Affairs to celebrate the achievements of Professor Emeritus Dr. Philip P. Mason and commemorate the Reuther Library's 40th anniversary. Dr. Philip P. Mason and his former students and ... Pflug and Dr. Frank Boles will offer remarks. The Reuther Library will also unveil a portrait of Dr. Mason to be hung on permanent ...

Blog entry - Public Relation... - 08/28/2015 - 15:34 - 0 comments - 0 attachments

Collection Spotlight: The Edward Stanton Photographs

The Reuther Library is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Edward Stanton ... His collection was generously donated to the Reuther Library in November 2015 by his nephew, Professor Tom Stanton. The ... of the children as a measure of gratitude. The Reuther Library would like to identify as many of these children as possible. If, upon ...

Blog entry - eclemens - 05/23/2016 - 09:54 - 0 comments - 0 attachments

Upcoming Construction - Building Closure April 7th

Due to planned construction, the Reuther Library will be closed on Monday, April 7th. If you plan to visit the week ... we can. Thank you for your patience as we update our library! ...

Blog entry - krouan - 04/16/2025 - 09:55 - 0 comments - 0 attachments

Introducing new Wayne State University Archivist Casey Westerman

The Walter P. Reuther Library is pleased to announce the appointment of Casey Westerman as the new ... in History and Philosophy of Science and his Masters in Library Science. He also recently achieved a second Masters degree in English ... and knowledge that will be put to good use at the Reuther Library! Casey has only been in the job for a few days, and already he has ...

Blog entry - mwallace - 10/01/2013 - 10:48 - 0 comments - 0 attachments

Farewell and Good Luck to AFSCME Archivist Johanna Russ

The Walter P. Reuther Library bid a fond farewell last week to Johanna Russ, who served as the ... to become Senior Archival Specialist at the Chicago Public Library. The Reuther Library became the official repository for the records of AFSCME in 1974, but ...

Blog entry - cwesterman - 10/11/2013 - 16:56 - 0 comments - 1 attachment

Event Announcement: "Re:Collecting Past Radicals and Rebels: The Resonance of Resistance and the Persistence of Injustice," December 9, 2014

... 2 in the Reuther Conference Room of the Walter P. Reuther Library of Labor and Urban Affairs. December 2 marks the 50th anniversary ... will be served. This event is sponsored by the Reuther Library and the University Library System. Donations will be accepted at the ...

Blog entry - Public Relation... - 02/20/2015 - 15:14 - 0 comments - 0 attachments

Meet Brandon Carter, Facilities Coordinator

The Walter P. Reuther Library is pleased to introduce Brandon Carter as its new Facilities Coordinator. One of the Reuther Library’s most essential employees the past two years, he has played a role ... on campus. For Brandon, working at the Reuther Library is a family affair, as his siblings (two brothers and a sister) have ...

Blog entry - gstrassel - 05/12/2016 - 10:50 - 0 comments - 0 attachments

Gallery Announcement: UFW Posters, 1960s-1980s

The Walter P. Reuther Library of Labor and Affairs is proud to showcase a selection of posters from ... of nine UFW posters are on display in the Reuther Library Woodcock Gallery. They can also be viewed in the Reuther Library's online image galleries . The Walter P. Reuther Library is the ...

Blog entry - Public Relation... - 07/02/2014 - 14:06 - 0 comments - 0 attachments

In Memoriam: Harriet Berg, 1924-2025

The Reuther Library announces with sadness the death of Detroit cultural icon Harriet Berg ... endowed the Michigan Dance Archives (MDA) at the Reuther Library. It comprises the archival papers of Berg and several other Michigan ...

Blog entry - aergas - 03/24/2025 - 09:24 - 0 comments - 0 attachments

In Memoriam: William "Bill" Lucy

The staff of the Reuther Library is saddened by the passing of long-time AFSCME Secretary-Treasurer and ... . Lucy’s relationship with the Reuther Library began 50 years ago when AFSCME designated the growing archive as its ... topics. CBTU also designated the Reuther Library as home to its official archives in 2001. In 2003, the Reuther ...

Blog entry - scaloia - 01/21/2025 - 12:32 - 0 comments - 0 attachments