Images from UAW archival collections as well as personal collections from the Reuther family. These photos illuminate works by the UAW, as well as personal snapshots from the life of Walter Reuther, notably his earlier years.
Walter Reuther taking a drink of beer at the 1952 CIO convention after he was elected president of the CIO. Although he did not smoke or drink, Reuther promised to smoke a cigar and drink a beer if he won."1952" Photograper: Allan Grant, LIFE Magazine
"First Lady of the World" - Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt waves a greeting to delegates of CIO President Walter Reuther. Reuther applaudes her vigorous address.-December 13, 1954-CIO Covention L.A. 1954
Reuther Brother at UAW 20th Constitutional Convention, Long Beach California. May 16-21, 1966 (left to right) Victor Reuther, Roy Reuther, Walter Reuther