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Jack Zais Uniroyal Collection, 1898-2013

 Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 358

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

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

Related Materials

UHC 255: Uniroyal Collection, 1919-1992

Eau Claire Mss AA: United Rubber, Cork, Linoleum, and Plastic Workers of America, Local 19, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, Records, 1933-1992

Eau Claire Mss CB: Uniroyal, inc. Eau claire plant records, 1917-1990

Local 19: The struggle to Oranize, 1918-1938: A Story told through minutes, news and commentary, by Jack Zais, 2009 (Special Collections, call #: HD6515.R92 E336 2009)

Diaries of the Plant Sisters: Their Social and Work Lives Revealed, compiled by Jack Zais, 2012 (Archives Local History, call #: F589.E14 .D48 2012)

Reference Code

UHC358

Processing Note

Processed by Jeremy Swick in May 2016 – January 2017.

Subject

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

Contact:
Special Collections and Archives, McIntyre Library
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
103 Garfield Avenue
Eau Claire WI 54701 United States
715-836-2739