- Collection:
- W.J. Usery, Jr., Papers
- Title:
- W. J. Usery, Jr., oral history interview, 1987-08-27 (Tape 20)
- Creator:
- Usery, W. J., Jr., 1923-
- Contributor to Resource:
- Hough, Leslie S.
Southern Labor Archives - Publisher:
- W. J. Usery, Jr. Papers, Special Collections and Archives, Georgia State University Library
- Date of Original:
- 1987-08-27
- Subject:
- Usery, W. J., Jr., 1923-
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Reuther, Walter, 1907-1970
International Union, United Automobile, Aircraft, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America - People:
- Nixon, Richard M. (Richard Milhous), 1913-1994
- Location:
- United States, District of Columbia, Washington, 38.89511, -77.03637
United States, Michigan, Wayne County, Detroit, 42.33143, -83.04575
United States, New Jersey, Atlantic County, Atlantic City, 39.36415, -74.42306 - Medium:
- oral histories (literary works)
transcripts - Type:
- Text
- Description:
- Usery's initial service as union representative to Nixon is discussed in Tape 20. Also noted are the processes and protocols of negotiations in labor unions. Usery's involvement with the IAM is further explored, and a trip to Atlantic City, New Jersey, is described along with an account of a trip to Detroit, Michigan on Air Force One for Walter Reuther's [former head of the United Auto Workers and then-ambassador to Japan] funeral. Usery's work with the United Auto Workers (UAW) is also recounted.
http://research.library.gsu.edu/c.php?g=115649&p=752736 - Local Identifier:
- L1985-12_AV0119
- Metadata URL:
- http://digitalcollections.library.gsu.edu/cdm/ref/collection/usery/id/749
- Language:
- eng
- Rights Holder:
- This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for educational uses. For other uses, you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).
- Bibliographic Citation (Cite As):
- Cite as: W. J. Usery, Jr., in an interview conducted by Les Hough, August 26-27, 1987, Washington, D.C. L1985-12_AV0119, Southern Labor Archives. Special Collections and Archives, Georgia State University Library.
- Holding Institution:
- Georgia State University. Special Collections
- Rights:
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