Phillips, Utah

Utah Phillips Papers

aorchard — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 12:19:57 -0400

Bruce Duncan Phillips (1935-2008), better known as Utah Phillips, was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 15, 1935. He became well known as a folk singer, performer, storyteller, and activist beginning in the late 1960s and continued to be a prominent figure in the American folk and labor communities for the following four decades.

The Utah Phillips Papers document the personal, professional, and political activities of Utah Phillips. The papers include correspondence, interviews, writings, notes, contracts, flyers, publications, articles, clippings, photographs, audiovisual recordings, and other materials.

Collection Spotlight: The Utah Phillips Papers

Public Relations Team — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 09:40:56 -0400

Bruce Duncan “Utah” Phillips (1935-2008) was one of the most prominent members of the American folk community in the latter half of the 20th century. He became well known as a folk singer, storyteller, poet, radio host, and activist beginning in the late 1960s and continued to be a distinguished figure in the folk and labor communities for the following four decades. The Walter P. Reuther Library, the repository for the Utah Phillips Papers, is pleased to announce that the collection is now open for research. read more »

Gallery Announcement: The Industrial Workers of the World Graphic Materials and Artifacts

eclemens — Fri, 01 May 2020 11:58:44 -0400

In celebration of May Day, the Reuther Library is pleased to share a new image gallery: Industrial Workers of the World Graphic Materials and Artifacts. read more »

(46052) IWW Songs, Concerts, 1984

eclemens — Fri, 01 May 2020 09:49:19 -0400

“To Fan the Flames: Songs of the IWW in Concert.” 8.5 x 12.75 inches. Linocut Print.
Artist: Carlos Cortez.

A poster promoting a concert of Wobbly Music, featuring: Utah Phillips, Fred Holstein, Marion Wade, Faith Petric, Mark Ross, Bob Bovee, Eric Glatz, Bruce Brackney, and Jeff Cahill. The event was held at Holsteins, 2464 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, Illinois on Friday August 31st-Saturday September 1st. The concert was held to commemorate the IWW's 80th anniversary.

(32039) Utah Phillips Singing to Polly Stewart, circa 1965

aorchard — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 11:03:45 -0400

Utah Phillips (labeled "Bruce D. Phillips" on the back of the photograph) sings to Polly Stewart.

(32040) Back of the Utah Phillips and Polly Stewart Photograph, circa 1965

aorchard — Mon, 13 Oct 2014 11:06:31 -0400

The back of the photograph Utah Phillips and Polly Stewart showing the photograph's description using Utah's given name.

(32369) Utah Phillips Performing at a Rally, Autographed Photograph, circa 2000s

aorchard — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 14:02:23 -0400

Utah Phillips at a rally in Grass Valley, CA. Signed "Solidarity, U. Utah Phillips."

(32370) Signing Ceremony for Joe Hill's Ashes, Utah Phillips, Fred Lee, Trudy Peterson, 1988

aorchard — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 14:08:18 -0400

Fred Lee, Chair of the General Executive Board of the IWW signing for Joe Hill's Ashes at the National Archives. Utah Phillips as the member/signer of the IWW stands behind Fred Lee. And Trudy Peterson stands next to Utah as the representative from the National Archives.

(32371) Utah Phillips Receiving Joe Hill's Ashes, National Archives, Washington, D.C., 1988

aorchard — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 14:10:52 -0400

Utah Phillips receives Joe Hill's Ashes from Trudy Peterson while Fred Lee watches at the National Archives.

(32372) Utah Phillips Speaking During a Performance, circa 1980

aorchard — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 14:13:13 -0400

Utah Phillips holding a guitar and speaking into a microphone in front of an Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union sign.

(32373) Utah Phillips Holding a Booklet and Speaking During a Performance, circa 1980

aorchard — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 14:15:30 -0400

Utah Phillips holding a booklet and speaking into a microphone in front of an Oil, Chemical and Atomic Workers International Union sign.

(32374) Utah Phillips Raising His Arms and Speaking During a Performance, Washington, circa 1980

aorchard — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 14:19:25 -0400

Utah Phillips performing in Washington state in front of an Industrial Workers of the World sign. Utah is looking to the right with his arms spread while speaking into the microphone.

(32375) Utah Phillips Playing Guitar and Facing the Crowd During a Performance, Washington, circa 1980

aorchard — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 14:21:15 -0400

Utah Phillips performing in Washington state in front of an Industrial Workers of the World sign. Utah is playing a guitar and facing toward the camera.

(32376) Utah Phillips Performing in Front of an IWW Banner, Washington, circa 1980

aorchard — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 14:26:15 -0400

Utah Phillips performing in Washington state in front of an Industrial Workers of the World sign. Utah is playing a guitar and facing away from the camera.

(32377) Utah Phillips Holding a Book and Speaking During a Performance, Washington, circa 1980

aorchard — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 14:27:54 -0400

Utah Phillips performing in Washington state in front of an Industrial Workers of the World sign. Utah is holding a book in his left hand and is speaking into the microphone.

(32378) Utah Phillips Clenching His Fists During a Performance, Washington, circa 1980

aorchard — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 14:29:24 -0400

Utah Phillips performing in Washington state in front of an Industrial Workers of the World sign. Utah is looking down at his clenched fists.

(32379) Utah Phillips, Holding his Hat and Guitar During a Performance, Washington, circa 1980

aorchard — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 14:31:36 -0400

Utah Phillips performing in Washington state in front of an Industrial Workers of the World sign. Utah is wearing a hat, holding a guitar, and raising his left arm.

(32380) Utah Phillips Adjusting His Glasses During a Performance, Washington, circa 1980

aorchard — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 14:33:04 -0400

Utah Phillips performing in Washington state in front of an Industrial Workers of the World sign. Utah has a book on his knee and is adjusting his glasses.

(32381) Utah Phillips Speaking During a Performance, Washington, circa 1980

aorchard — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 14:35:25 -0400

Utah Phillips performing in Washington state in front of an Industrial Workers of the World sign. Utah is speaking into the microphone and pointing his hands at each underneath the microphone stand.

(32382) Utah Phillips Pointing His Fingers Together During a Performance, Washington, circa 1980

aorchard — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 14:40:42 -0400

Utah Phillips performing in Washington state in front of an Industrial Workers of the World sign. Utah is pointing his hands at each other above the microphone stand.

(32383) Utah Phillips and Paul Seeger, Photograph Autographed by Seeger, February 11, 2000

aorchard — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 15:36:15 -0400

Utah Phillips and Pete Seeger holding open a book. Utah is pointing at one of the book's pages. Signed "For Utah! Pete Seeger."

(32384) Utah Phillips and Pete Seeger Performing, July 1978

aorchard — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 15:38:46 -0400

Utah Phillips and Pete Seeger performing together. Utah is sitting and clapping his hands while Pete Seeger is standing and playing guitar.

(32385) Utah Phillips and Pete Seeger, "Art About Work" Session, circa 2000

aorchard — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 15:41:45 -0400

Utah Phillips and Pete Seeger participating in an "Art About Work" session at the Western Workers Labor Heritage Festival. They are sitting in front of an International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 1781 sign and wearing badges reading "Ask Me About Local 1000." Pete Seeger is speaking into a microphone.

(32386) Pete Seeger, Utah Phillips Speaking, "Art About Work" Session, circa 2000

aorchard — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 15:43:53 -0400

(32387) Utah Phillips Performing Outdoors on Stage, circa 1970s

aorchard — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 15:45:45 -0400

Utah Phillips on stage, standing next to a folding wooden chair. Utah is holding a guitar, has a cup in his left hand, and is wearing a hat. An unidentified man is standing off to to the side of the stage.

(32388) Utah Phillips Performing, circa 1970s

aorchard — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 15:48:20 -0400

Utah Phillips on stage. Utah is sitting down and holding a guitar. He is speaking into a microphone, with his right fist clenched and his left hand held out in front of the guitar.

(32389) Utah Phillips Smiling and Playing the Guitar, circa 1970s

aorchard — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 15:50:08 -0400

Utah Phillips in performance. Utah is standing, playing the guitar, and smiling.

(32390) Utah Phillips Leaning Back on Stage, circa 1970s

aorchard — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 15:51:48 -0400

Utah Phillips on stage. Utah is leaning back in a chair, with his right arm around his guitar and holding a piece of paper in his right hand. An unidentified man is behind Utah and to the left.

(32391) Utah Phillips Performing, circa 1970s

aorchard — Sat, 11 Oct 2014 15:53:03 -0400

Utah Phillips in performance. Utah is sitting on a chair, playing the guitar, and singing into a microphone.

(46033) IWW Songs, Concerts, 1984

eclemens — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:29:04 -0400

“To Fan the Flames: Songs of the IWW in Concert.” 18.75 x 25.75 inches. Linocut Print.
Artist: Carlos Cortez.

(46042) Posters, Concerts, Phillips, Undated

eclemens — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:59:53 -0400

“Utah Phillips in Concert.” 15 x 23 inches.
Artist: Uncredited.

A poster promoting a concert by Utah Phillips at the National Guard Armory, Location Unknown.

Printed by the Industrial Workers of the Word

(46046) Poster, Fred Thompson Memorial, Cortez, Phillips, Chicago, c. 1987

eclemens — Fri, 01 May 2020 08:51:00 -0400

A poster for a memorial meeting honoring Wobbly scholar and organizer Fred Thompson, likely from 1987. The meeting was held at the Sulzer Library in Chicago, and featured the following speakers: Arthur Weinberg, Joyce Kornbluh, Carlos Cortez, Penny Pixler, Robert Green, J. Quinn Brisben, Franklin Rosemont and others. Music was provided by Utah Phillips and the Grand Industrial Band.

The event was co-sponsored by the Chicago Branch of the IWW; the Charles H. Kerr Publishing Company; Left Court magazine; the Illinois Labor History Society; and Workers Education Local 189.