Index to the Microfilm Edition of PAPERS OF THE AGRICULTURAL WORKERS ORGANIZING COMMITTEE, 1959-1966
Guide to the 23 reels microfilmed from collections at the Walter P. Reuther Library at Wayne State University. Copyright restrictions apply.
Record link: http://catalog.lib.msu.edu/record=b7023439~S39a
City council is split 8-3 in favor of a resolution opposing Arizona's immigration law(Senate Bill) SB 1070
Voting Yes
Mayor Julián Castro
Mary Alice Cisneros, Dist. 1
Ivy Taylor, Dist. 2
Jennifer Ramos, Dist. 3
Philip Cortez, Dist. 4
David Medina Jr., Dist. 5
Ray Lopez, Dist. 6
Justin Rodriguez, Dist. 7
Voting No
Reed Williams, Dist. 8
Elisa Chan, Dist. 9
John Clamp, Dist. 10
Catalog record link: http://catalog.lib.msu.edu/record=b7086119~S39a
Installation of the shelves continues. We also continue to vacuum the dust off of our books. So it is much the same this week.
Guide to 10 microfilm reels of documents for the NFWA at the MSU Libraries. Original collection housed at the Walter Reuther Library of Labor and Urban Affairs at Wayne State University. Includes: Correspondence, clippings, memoranda, reports, financial papers, speeches, pamphlets, minutes, and other materials relating to the National Farm Workers Association. Copyright restrictions apply.
Catalog record link: http://catalog.lib.msu.edu/record=b7023441~S39a
To begin, I would like to thank the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, and specifically Dr. David Mussatt, from the Midwestern Regional Office, for hosting this event. I would also like to thank all of you in attendance here this morning in order to engage in a thoughtful discourse about promoting humane alternatives for comprehensive immigration reform as well as the direction this country should take as we move forward into our collective global future.
Still relatively new to academia, I’m quickly learning the importance of making academic disclaimers, especially as they apply to...
Diamondback spokesperson Shaun Rachau, issues statement on behalf of team stating that although owners have contributed to Republican authors and supporters of anti-immigration law SB1070, "personal contributions do not reflect organizational preferences. The D-backs have never supported State Bill 1070 and have never taken political stances.."
Hmmmm...
The Arizona Rookie League starts today and major league teams have taken preventative measures for Latin American players with no English language skills susceptible to potential police stops.
MICHIGAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE U.S. COMMISSION ON CIVIL RIGHTS
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights session will take place on the Wayne State University campus this Friday, June 18th, Spencer Partich Auditorium, Wayne State University Law School 471 W. Palmer, Detroit.
PANEL 1
10:15-11:10 a.m. : Kim Meltzer, MI State Rep, District 33
Jim Runestad, Oakland County Commissioner
Kenneth Grabowski, Legislative Director, Police Officers Assoc. of MI
PANEL 2
11:20 a.m.- 12:10 p.m.
Kary Moss, Exec. Dir. ACLU of MI
Hassan Jaber, Exec. Dir.,...
Installation of the shelves continues. It will be noisy and some more possible dust. We're also vacuuming off our books so expect a little noise there too. The only computers available to use are in our computer lab (Room 22). Also, remember that only staff are allowed in the stacks. Stop by the desk if you need to find Room 22 or need a book. If you want to see pictures of the work as it progresses, check out our pictures on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=232367&id=20041788008.