American Federation of Teachers National Defense Fund records, 1937-1968.

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American Federation of Teachers National Defense Fund records, 1937-1968.

Correspondence, clippings, memoranda, minutes, convention proceedings, financial data, local union files, and other materials relating to the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) National Defense Fund.

7.75 linear ft. (16 boxes)

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Wayne State University. Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs

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American Federation of Teachers

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Joyce Wheeler was a member of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), a national teachers' labor union founded in 1900. She was particularly active in the United Action Caucus (UAC), a rank and file organization within the AFT. The UAC took stands on various issues within the American educational system, supported progressive politics in general, and campaigned for internal democracy within the AFT. Members of the Communist Party USA are thought to have played an important role in the UAC. Wh...

American Federation of Teachers. National Defense Fund.

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Megel, Carl J., 1899-

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American Federation of Teachers' (AFT) first full-time president for twelve years, from 1952 to 1964. From the description of Carl J. Megel papers, 1914-1993. (Wayne State University, Archives of Labor & Urban). WorldCat record id: 32321093 ...

Herstein, Lillian,

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Trade-unionist. From the description of Oral history interview with Lillian Herstein, 1970-1971. (Wayne State University, Archives of Labor & Urban). WorldCat record id: 32321590 ...

National education association of the United States

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Krause, Rosalie C.

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Kuenzli, Irvin R., 1897-

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