Guide to the SEIU Photographs LAV002484 This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on January 25, 2019. English Describing Archives: A Content Standard Walter P. Reuther Library 5401 Cass Avenue Detroit, MI 48202 URL: https://reuther.wayne.edu Guide to the SEIU Photographs LAV002484 Table of Contents Summary Information .................................................................................................................................... 3 History ............................................................................................................................................................ 3 Scope and Content ......................................................................................................................................... 4 Arrangement ................................................................................................................................................... 4 Administrative Information ............................................................................................................................ 4 Related Materials ........................................................................................................................................... 5 Controlled Access Headings .......................................................................................................................... 6 Collection Inventory ....................................................................................................................................... 6 Series 1: Professions ................................................................................................................................... 6 Series 2: Events and Demonstrations ....................................................................................................... 34 Series 3: Locals and Internal Units ......................................................................................................... 145 Series 4: Subject Files ............................................................................................................................. 171 Series 5:Assorted Topics ......................................................................................................................... 243 Series 6: Printed Materials ...................................................................................................................... 285 Series 7: Oversized Items ....................................................................................................................... 287 - Page 2 - Guide to the SEIU Photographs LAV002484 Summary Information Repository: Walter P. Reuther Library Creator: Service Employees International Union Title: SEIU Photographs ID: LAV002484 Date [inclusive]: 1915-2012 Physical Description: 143 Linear Feet (240 MB, 16 SB, and 7 OS) Language of the English Material: Language of the Material entirely in [English]. Material: Abstract: A collection of photographic prints spanning the union's long history, the SEIU Photograph Collection is the culmination of decades of photographic work produced or compiled by SEIU's international headquarters staff. The images document a wide range of individuals, organizations, events, and topics related to SEIU. The majority of these materials come from their Communications Department, who utilized the images in various types of print materials. Amateur photography by SEIU members of specific events for personal use makes up another significant portion of the collection. The dominant file type is the photographic print, though negatives, photo CD's, publications, and other formats comprise the rest of the collection. Citation Style "SEIU Photographs, Box [#], Folder [#], Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University" ^ Return to Table of Contents History A collection of photographic prints spanning the union's long history, the SEIU Photograph Collection is the culmination of decades of photographic work produced or compiled by SEIU's international headquarters staff. The images document a wide range of individuals, organizations, events, and topics - Page 3- Guide to the SEIU Photographs LAV002484 related to SEIU. The majority of these materials come from their Communications Department, who utilized the images in various types of print materials. Amateur photography by SEIU members of specific events for personal use makes up another significant portion of the collection. ^ Return to Table of Contents Scope and Content Series reflect the original organization of the materials by the SEIU Interntaional Communications Department, as they were sent to the Reuther Library over several shipments. Some materials are also grouped by file format. Series 1: Professions, 1940s-2000s. Series 2: Events and Demonstrations, 1940s-2010s. Series 3: Locals and Internal Units, 1920s-2000s. Series 4: Subject Files, 1920s-2010s. Series 5: Assorted Topics, 1930s-2000s. Series 6: Printed Materials, 1970s-2000s. Series 7: Oversized Items, 1920s-2000s. ^ Return to Table of Contents Arrangement Arranged in 7 series – Series 1 (Box 1-38), Series 2 (Box 38-107, 244-246), Series 3 (Box 107-130, Series 4 (Box 130-201), Series 5 (Box 201-236, 244-259), Series 6 (Box 236-239), and Series 7 (Box 240-243, oversize drawer). Folders are arranged in original order and by file format. ^ Return to Table of Contents Administrative Information Publication Statement Walter P. Reuther Library 5401 Cass Avenue Detroit, MI 48202 URL: https://reuther.wayne.edu - Page 4- Guide to the SEIU Photographs LAV002484 Acquisition The materials in the collection were deposited at the Reuther in multiple accessions from 2009 to 2014. The Reuther serves as the official repository of SEIU. Processing History Processed by Gavin Strassel and Alexandra Orchard. Finding aid written by Gavin Strassel on March 10, 2017. Access Collection is open for research. Use Refer to the Walter P. Reuther Library "Rules for Use of Archival Materials." Other Copies Digitized copies of select images from the SEIU Photographs are browsable at http:// reuther.wayne.edu/image/tid/458 and searchable through http://reuther.wayne.edu/search/node/. ^ Return to Table of Contents Related Materials Related Materials Photographic negatives taken by Page One Photography are housed at the University of Maryland Special Collections and University Archives. Transfers Oversize photographs, large posters, and negatives were transferred to the Reuther's Audiovisual Department. ^ Return to Table of Contents - Page 5- Guide to the SEIU Photographs LAV002484 Controlled Access Headings • Janitors • health care employees • Public Employees • Labor unions Collection Inventory Series 1: Professions Title/Description Instances Food Service Employees: Cannery and Manufacturing [black and box 1 folder 1 white] (1 of 3) Food Service Employees: Cannery and Manufacturing [black and box 1 folder 2 white] (2 of 3) Food Service Employees: Cannery and Manufacturing [black and box 1 folder 3 white] (3 of 3) Food Service Employees: Cannery and Manufacturing [color] box 1 folder 4 Food Service Employees: Health and School [black and white] (1 box 1 folder 5 of 18) Food Service Employees: Health and School [black and white] (2 box 1 folder 6 of 18) Food Service Employees: Health and School [black and white] (3 box 1 folder 7 of 18) Food Service Employees: Health and School [black and white] (4 box 1 folder 8 of 18) Food Service Employees: Health and School [black and white] (5 box 1 folder 9 of 18) Food Service Employees: Health and School [black and white] (6 box 1 folder 10 of 18) Food Service Employees: Health and School [black and white] (7 box 1 folder 11 of 18) Food Service Employees: Health and School [black and white] (8 box 1 folder 12 of 18) Food Service Employees: Health and School [black and white] (9 box 1 folder 13 of 18) - Page 6- Guide to the SEIU Photographs LAV002484 Food Service Employees: Health and School [black and white] (10 box 1 folder 14 of 18) Food Service Employees: Health and School [black and white] (11 box 1 folder 15 of 18) Food Service Employees: Health and School [black and white] (12 box 1 folder 16 of 18) Food Service Employees: Health and School [black and white] (13 box 1 folder 17 of 18) Food Service Employees: Health and School [black and white] (14 box 1 folder 18 of 18) Food Service Employees: Health and School [black and white] (15 box 2 folder 1 of 18) Food Service Employees: Health and School [black and white] (16 box 2 folder 2 of 18) Food Service Employees: Health and School [black and white] (17 box 2 folder 3 of 18) Food Service Employees: Health and School [black and white] (18 box 2 folder 4 of 18) Food Service Employees: Health and School [color] (1 of 6) box 2 folder 5 Food Service Employees: Health and School [color] (2 of 6) box 2 folder 6 Food Service Employees: Health and School [color] (3 of 6) box 2 folder 7 Food Service Employees: Health and School [color] (4 of 6) box 2 folder 8 Food Service Employees: Health and School [color] (5 of 6) box 2 folder 9 Food Service Employees: Health and School [color] (6 of 6) box 2 folder 10 Vintage Food Service Employees: Health and School [black and box 2 folder 11 white] (1 of 2) Vintage Food Service Employees: Health and School [black and box 2 folder 12 white] (2 of 2) Guards [black and white] (1 of 4) box 2 folder 13 Guards [black and white] (2 of 4) box 2 folder 14 Guards [black and white] (3 of 4) box 2 folder 15 Guards [black and