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.
47th Conference L.I.D., April 26, 1952.-Hotel Commodore, N.Y."Left to Right: Nathaniel M. Minkoff, James B. Carey, Helen Cahagan Douglas, Walter P. Reuther, John Haynes Holmes, Harry W. Laidler." Photographer: Alexander Archer.
Wheeling, West Va. circa 1954
50th Wedding Anniversary
Standing (left to right) Ted Reuther, Christine Reuther, Roy Reuther, Victor Reuther, Walter Reuther. (seated) Valentine and Anna Reuther
Walter Reuther discussing labor relations after the American Council on Productivity, which to place in Detroit on April 4, 1949.
Walter Reuther's wife, May, is standing behind Walter.
Walter Reuther at the American Council on Productivity, which to place in Detroit on April 4, 1949.
UAW Secretary-Treasurer Emil Mazel and May Reuther are sixth and seventh from the left.
American Council on Productivity"Left to Right: Will Lawther, President Executive Council, Trade Union Congress, Walter Reuther, Williamson, President General and Municipal Workers; Arthur Deaken, President Transport and General Workers Union; Tewson, Sec. Gen., British Trades Union Congress."
American Federation of Labor, Congress of Industrial Organizations
George Meany and Walter Reuther hold aloft a gavel at the AFL and CIO merger convention in New York Citym December 1955.