Jack Zais Uniroyal Collection, 1898-2013
Content Description
This collection contains the research material of John (Jack) Zais’ research on Uniroyal. John (Jack) Zais was employed at the Eau Claire Tire Plant for over 25 years. He was heavily involved in the union during his time as an employee, which allowed him a large breadth of inside information. Also contains artifacts of Union buttons and miscellaneous badges, stickers, pins, keychains, and buttons.
Dates
- Creation: 1898-2013
Creator
- Zais, John (Jack) (Person)
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to the public.
Use Restrictions
Researchers are responsible for using in accordance with 17 U.S.C. Copyright owned by the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire.
Biographical/Historical Note
John (Jack) Zais was employed at the Eau Claire Tire Plant for over 25 years. He was heavily involved in the union during his time as an employee, which allowed him a large breadth of inside information. These experiences, mixed with his love for history, helped him begin research on the Eau Claire Tire Plant Publications.
Extent
16 Linear Feet (15 1/2 record cartons)
Language of Materials
English
Summary
Collection contains John (Jack) Zais’ research material regarding Uniroyal. John (Jack) Zais was employed at the Eau Claire Tire Plant for over 25 years. He was heavily involved in the union during his time as an employee, which allowed him a large breadth of inside information. These experiences, mixed with his love for history, helped him begin research on the Eau Claire Tire Plant Publications. Also contains artifacts of Union buttons and miscellaneous badges, stickers, pins, keychains, and buttons.
Acquisition Information
Donated to the Special Collections and Archives, University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire by John (Jack) Zais in July 2015.
Accession Number
16-024
Reference Code
UHC358
Processing Note
Processed by Jeremy Swick in May 2016 – January 2017.
Subject
- Ahneman, Jim (Person)
- Ghosn, Carlos (Person)
- Hutchens, Ralph (Person)
- Laursen, Lauritz (Person)
- Lowe, Henry (Person)
- MacLeod, J.H. (Person)
- Springfield, Kelly (Person)
- Thompson, Tommy (Person)
- Akron Tire (Organization)
- Boone Tire (Organization)
- Bridge/Icahn (Organization)
- Bridgestone Tire (Organization)
- CCC (Organization)
- Chippewa Valley Museum (Organization)
- Clayton-Dubilier (Organization)
- Coca-Cola (Organization)
- Dayton Tire (Organization)
- Dunlop Tire (Organization)
- DuPont (Organization)
- Firestone Tire (Organization)
- Gear Shift Company (Organization)
- Gillette Plant (Organization)
- Goodyear Tire (Organization)
- GUTC (Organization)
- Hotel Eau Claire (Organization)
- IAM (Organization)
- ILO (Organization)
- Mansfield Tire Company (Organization)
- Michelin Tire (Organization)
- Mohawk Tire Company (Organization)
- NRA (Organization)
- Pacific Rubber & Tire Company (Organization)
- Pennsylvania Rubber & Tire Company (Organization)
- Pharis Tire & Rubber Company (Organization)
- Polson Rubber Company (Organization)
- National Presto Industries, Inc. (Organization)
- Porsche Tire (Organization)
- Rubber Industries Company (Organization)
- Seiberling Tire Company (Organization)
- Toyo Tire Company (Organization)
- UAW (Organization)
- UNI Washington Clothing Plant (Organization)
- US Magazine (Organization)
- US Rubber (Organization)
- USR (Organization)
- USW (Organization)
- USWA (Organization)
- USWURW (Organization)
- UWR (Organization)
- WPA (Organization)
- Christian, Harry (Person)
- Uniroyal Goodrich Tire Company (Eau Claire, Wis.) (Organization)
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Kierstin Wagner
- Date
- November 17, 2023
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library, UW-Eau Claire Repository
Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
103 Garfield Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54701 United States
715-836-2739
library.archives@uwec.edu