Detroit, Michigan
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Jack Zais Uniroyal Collection, 1898-2013
Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 358
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,...
Dates:
1898-2013
John Orris Photography Collection, 1947-1977
Collection
Identifier: University Historical Collection 370
Summary
Photographic print collection of photojournalist John A. Orris (1921-2002), from Chicago, Illinois. Orris worked as a news photographer at The Milwaukee Journal, The Detroit News, and The New York Times, and also worked as a freelance photographer. From 1968-1977, he was a photojournalism and art instructor at UW-Platteville and UW-Eau Claire. He received many photography awards, was a member...
Dates:
1947-1977