Political campaigns

David Clements Papers

mwallace — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 13:29:35 -0500

David Clements was born in Indiana in 1948, grew up in Benton Harbor, Michigan and earned his Bachelors and Masters degrees from Wayne State University in Detroit. He began his professional life as an educator in Detroit, where he was one of the founders of the Detroit Children’s School, an alternative school to public education. At the same time, Clements was also interested in film and photographic arts and was very involved in the Cass City Cinema in Detroit. Clements’ Detroit urban photography is featured in two photographic books. He currently resides in Royal Oak, Michigan. The David Clements Papers consist mostly of posters and advertisements of events, especially musical ones, happening at small venues within the city of Detroit, Michigan spanning the 1970s through the 2000s. Gospel, jazz, R & B, and electronic music shows are represented in the posters. Political Buttons, nostalgic product packaging, and advertisements from local sporting events, and other happenings throughout Detroit are also within the collection.

Peter Eckstein Papers

drice — Mon, 24 Jun 2013 17:35:27 -0400

Peter Eckstein has been involved with labor unions in the state of Michigan since the 1960s. Eckstein served as the research director for Michigan UAW-CAP; executive director of the Governor’s Commission on Jobs and Economic Development, where he drafted several important pieces of worker’s compensation legislation; and finally as research director of the Michigan AFL-CIO. He graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Economics and earned his Ph.D. in economics from Harvard. Mr. Eckstein also taught economics at several universities and worked on the political campaigns of Carl Levin, Jennifer Granholm and Howard Wolpe. Eckstein retired in 1999 but is still active in various political causes in
Michigan.

The material in this collection documents Eckstein’s time serving on different government committees, such as those relating to unemployment and worker’s compensation legislation. There is also some material related to his time working for UAW-CAP and on local, state, and national elections. Some of the folder headings were created by Eckstein and contain abbreviations such as WC for worker’s compensation, UC for unemployment commission or VC for venture capital. These abbreviations have been spelled out in full in the finding aid.

Marc Grossman Papers

kschmeling — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 16:47:30 -0500

Marc Grossman became involved with the United Farm Workers in 1969 while an undergraduate student at the University of California, Irvine; where he graduated with a B.A. degree in American History in 1972. During that time he helped organize the Grape Boycott. From there he went on to obtain a Master’s degree in journalism at UCLA in 1973.

Grossman knew Cesar Chavez the last 24 years of his life, serving most of that time as his press secretary, speechwriter, and personal aide. Among his duties were, responsibility for the UAW’s press relations, writing public statements, crafting press releases, commentary pieces, and public relations and publicity material. Although he resigned from this position in 1981, he continued working closely with the legendary civil rights and farm labor leader on all his major speeches, writings, and news events until Chavez’s death in 1993.

In 1981 Grossman joined the staff of California State Senator Richard Alatorre. In that same year he transitioned from the staff of the Assembly Majority Consultants to the position of Legislative Aide for the Capitol Office. His duties included legislative research and political analysis for Democratic Assemblymen. By 1984 he was writing over 300 pieces of mail for every Democratic campaign in California by himself; and he advanced on to schedule nationwide and statewide media tours and news events, prepared press packets for numerous legislative candidates, created direct mail fundraising and political campaign packages, was a copywriter for TV commercials and brochures, and ghosted numerous speeches and Op Ed pieces all for major labor and political leaders.

In 1987, he became associated with Ross Communications as a writer and publicist. Over his career, he has written more than a dozen books and has worked on other projects such as being the technical advisor for Diego Luna’s major motion picture, Cesar Chavez, in 2014. Today Grossman still serves as spokesman for the Cesar Chavez Foundation and the United Farm Workers of America.

Robert Millender Papers

drice — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 11:32:09 -0400

Robert Millender (1916-1978) was an influential attorney, political strategist, and campaign manager in Detroit, most notable for his efforts to establish political power for African Americans in the city throughout the 1960s and 1970s. He began his legal and political career in the mid-1950s as a labor attorney, including appointments to the Workers Compensation Board and the Trade Unions Leadership Council. In the early 1960s, Millender and George Crockett, Jr. began working toward the goal of electing African Americans to prominent political offices in Detroit. In the process, Millender established himself as an instrumental force in the elections of many of Detroit's first generation of successful African American politicians by serving as campaign manager for notable politicians including Congressional Representative John Conyers, Michigan Secretary of State Richard Austin, Detroit City Council Members Robert Tindal and Erma Henderson, and Detroit Mayor Coleman Young.

The Robert Millender Papers document Millender's legal and political activities from 1963-1978, including his work as a campaign manager for numerous Detroit politicians and as an attorney active in issues related to labor activism and African American political
representation. Comprised of mostly paper records, including correspondence, memos,
speeches, meeting minutes, and promotional materials demonstrating Millender's influence on and dedication to the candidacies of African American politicians in the City of Detroit in addition to his activities as an attorney and political activist outside of his work as a campaign manager. The collection also containssome photographs and memorabilia.

SEIU Communications Department Records

aorchard — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 10:52:19 -0500

The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) was founded in 1921 as a union of flat janitors. Over the years it has grown in size and scope, and now comprises three divisions: healthcare, property services, and public services. The records of SEIU’s Communications Department document the International’s mass mailings from 1974 through 1987. Included in the collection are (predominately) monthly summaries listing all the mass mailings sent by the International (with the exceptions of June 1983-October 1983, January 1985-March 1985, and January 1986-December 1987) and copies of the individual mass mailings (with the exception of January 1974-June 1976).

These mass mailings collected by the Communications Department were generated by a variety of individuals and departments (including Research and Publications). Topics include human rights and health issues, union resolutions, pensions, politics (including COPE), women (especially 925), scholarships, legislative actions, and various topics relevant to SEIU members. Document formats found within the records include correspondence, memos, articles, newsletters, and flyers.

SEIU Education Department Records

aorchard — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 08:51:59 -0400

The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) was founded in 1921 as a union of flat janitors. Over the years it has grown in size and scope, now comprising three divisions: healthcare, property services, and public services. SEIU’s Department of Education generates training materials for its members on topics including workplace training (for all three divisions), internal staff professional development, collective bargaining, organizing, and political campaigns. Document formats found within the records are primarily training guides and manuals (including facilitator training materials), as well as materials such as publications and reports utilized by the Education Department.

SEIU Morton H. Shapiro Papers

aorchard — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:39:01 -0500

The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) was founded in 1921 as a union of flat janitors. Over the years it has grown in size and scope, and now comprises three divisions: healthcare, property services, and public services. Mr. Morton H. Shapiro was a rank-and-file member within SEIU. Over the years he collected an assortment of political campaign bumper stickers and posters generated by CSEA-SEIU Local 1000, which are the materials found within this collection.

Tucker P. Smith Collection

srafferty — Thu, 08 Aug 2019 10:14:09 -0400

The Tucker P. Smith Collection is comprised of more than 70 political and labor buttons, primarily from the 1930s and 1940s. Subjects include early UAW Ford organizing and dues, socialist politicians and political groups, World War II, as well as a variety of other unions and events of importance to the labor movement.

Steve Marlin Papers

kschmeling — Fri, 08 Mar 2019 14:00:57 -0500

The Steve Marlin Papers is a collection of material relating to the United Labor Party of America and the American Rally Party. These documents were collected by Marlin through his involvement in both political groups.

Edward Vaughn Papers

srafferty — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 14:38:26 -0500

Edward Vaughn was a participant in the rise of black consciousness that began to proliferate in the 1960s. He opened Vaughn’s Bookstore in Detroit in 1965, the second black bookstore in America, and it was well known as disseminator of books and information on African American history. Vaughn also became involved in Forum 66, Black Star Co-op Inc., was part of the 6th Pan-African Congress, and a number of other organizations promoting African American culture and Detroit community. Vaughn later became involved in politics at both a city and state level, serving as a Michigan State Representative, Executive Assistant to Mayor Coleman Young, and ran for other office including the Detroit City Council. After retiring from political office Vaughn moved back to his hometown of Dothan, Alabama and became more heavily involved in the NAACP, including serving as President of the Dothan/Wiregrass Branch. Vaughn also spends time writing plays and promoting local theatre.

Detail of "Political Campaigns" case display

eclemens — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:38:37 -0500

Detail of material used in the "Political Campaigns" case display at the Reuther Library.

(28807) Presidents, Campaigns, Eisenhower, Detroit, 1952

eclemens — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 08:55:19 -0400

Mamie Eisenhower, wife of presidential candidate Dwight D. Eisenhower, campaigns with her husand during a visit to downtown Detroit.

(28819) Presidents, Campaigns, Gerald Ford, Livonia, 1976

eclemens — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:34:12 -0400

President Jerry Ford and first lady Betty campaign at Wonderland Mall. At left is Governor William (Bill) Milliken.

(28820) Presidents, Gerald Ford, Detroit Free Press, 1976

eclemens — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 11:27:51 -0400

President Jerry Ford gives an interview to the Detroit Free Press. At left, editor Joe Stroud and political reporter Remer Tyson.

(28829) Presidents, Campaigns, Gerald Ford, 1976

eclemens — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:09:14 -0400

President Jerry Ford and first lady Betty Ford campaign in Muskegon, Michigan.

(28830) Presidents, Campaigns, Gerald Ford, 1976

eclemens — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 17:10:44 -0400

President Jerry Ford and first lady Betty Ford campaign in Muskegon, Michigan.

(28849) Political Campaigns, John Kennedy, Jacqueline Kennedy, Detroit, 1960

eclemens — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:59:36 -0400

Portrait of Presidential hopeful Senator John Kennedy and his wife Jacqueline. The photo was taken during the Democratic Midwest Conference held at Detroit's Sheraton Book-Cadillac Hotel which took place March 26-28, 1960.

(28845) Political Campaigns, John Kennedy, Labor Day, Detroit, 1960

eclemens — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:20:20 -0400

Senator John F. Kennedy, Soapy Williams and John Swainson drive down Woodward Avenue heading towards Cadillac Square during the annual Labor Day celebration.

(28846) Political Campaigns, John Kennedy, Labor Day, Detroit, 1960

eclemens — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:26:02 -0400

Senator John F. Kennedy, Soapy Williams and John Swainson drive down Woodward Avenue heading towards Cadillac Square during the annual Labor Day celebration.

(28847) Political Campaigns, John Kennedy, Detroit, 1960

eclemens — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 11:29:02 -0400

John F. Kennedy waves to the crowd in front of Cobo Hall during the American Legion Convention.

(28848) Political Campaigns, John Kennedy, Detroit, 1960

eclemens — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:53:22 -0400

Presidential hopeful Senator John Kennedy addresses the press during the Democratic Midwest Conference held at Detroit's Book-Cadillac Hotel. The 3-day event took place between March 26-28, 1960.

(28850) Political Campaigns, John Kennedy, G. Mennen Williams, Detroit, 1960

eclemens — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:09:53 -0400

Presidential nominee John F. Kennedy and Governor G. Mennen Williams share a laugh at an unidentified event held in Detroit’s Book Cadillac Hotel.

(28861) Political Campaigns, Richard Nixon, Detroit, 1968

eclemens — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:53:46 -0400

Richard Nixon, on a campaign stop in Detroit.

(28868) Presidents, Ronald Regan, Jerry Ford, George H.W. Bush, Detroit, 1980

eclemens — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 07:52:32 -0400

George H. W. Bush, Ronald Reagan and Gerald Ford take the stage at Detroit's Cobo Hall.

(28869) Presidents, Ronald Regan, Jerry Ford, George H.W. Bush, Birmingham, 1980

eclemens — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 07:58:40 -0400

George Bush, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan and Governor William Milliken campaign for Regan in Birmingham, Michigan.

(28870) Presidents, Ronald Regan, Republican National Convention, 1980

eclemens — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 08:05:19 -0400

Ronald Reagan greets delegates and guests at Joe Louis Arena during the Republican National Convention.

(30767) Eliseo Medina, Andrew Stern, Politiking for Grey Davis, Los Angeles, CA, 1998

aorchard — Mon, 18 Nov 2013 15:22:36 -0500

Eliseo Medina and Andy Stern assist other volunteers on the Grey Davis campaign.

(32439) Legislative conference, Washington DC, 1999

gstrassel — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 11:43:09 -0500

Vice President Al Gore at SEIU's Legislative Conference in Washington DC on May 23-26, 1999.

(32442) Al Gore at legislative conference, Washington DC, 1999

gstrassel — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 12:03:19 -0500

Legislative conference with Vice President Al Gore in Washington DC on May 23-26, 1999. Al Gore addresses conference attendees with the IEB sitting behind him onstage, including Pat Ford, Paul Policicchio, Eliseo Medina, and Andy Stern.

(32519) GOTV luncheon and rally

gstrassel — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 11:54:31 -0500

Pat Ford at GOTV luncheon and rally in 1998.

Nancy Pelosi talking with Pat Ford in San Francisco.

(32520) Politicking for Gray Davis

gstrassel — Wed, 07 Jan 2015 15:19:42 -0500