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Collection Overview

Title: Raymond W. and Raymond G. Pasnick Collection, 1937-2003

ID: 35/3/405

Extent: 3.2 cubic feet

Arrangement: By type of material and alphabetical by subject thereunder

Date Acquired: 07/29/2007

Subjects: Labor History, Labor Union Organization, Labor Unions, Steel Industry, Unions

Formats/Genres: Motion Pictures/Videotapes, Photographs, Sound Recordings

Scope and Contents of the Materials

Collection of Raymond W. (1916-2002), union organizer, Public Relations Director of the United Steel Workers of America, editor of Steelabor and the Steelworkers Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) newsletter, Old Timer and Raymond G. (1945-2007) Pasnick, son of Raymond W., District 7 Education Director and staff member of United Steel Workers of America, includes correspondence, memoranda, directories, newspaper clippings, buttons, badges, hats, and promotional items, including key chains, pins, nail clippers and matchbook covers related to the United Steel Worker of America, USWA elections (1965-85), USWA activities, I.W. Abel - President of the USWA, Raymond W. Pasnick's demotion from a national to a regional position in the Union (1972-78), editing Steelabor (1945, 1975-78), travel to the Soviet Union (1971-73), local, state and national politics (1972-96) and SOAR (1992). Photographs concern USWA conventions (1937-95), USWA elections (1954-98), I.W. Abel (ca. 1965-72), Joe Germano - Director of District 31 of USWA (ca. 1964-72), Soviet Union trip (1973), USW workshops and short courses (1984-2003), SOAR and National Council of Senior Citizens, NCSC (1990-97) and strikes and rallies (1970-2000). Audio-visual recordings include a promotional VHS tape of LTV Corp. (1997), a U-matic tape of Wheeling, Pitt. Local Union 6787 and 7 1/2 inch open reel tapes of speeches, radio interviews, radio shows, and oration of Leo Keefer (1951 - ca. 1960).

Subject/Index Terms

Labor History
Labor Union Organization
Labor Unions
Steel Industry
Unions

Administrative Information

Repository: University of Illinois Archives

Acquisition Source: Institute of Labor and Industrial Relations Library

Box and Folder Listing

Browse by Series:

[Series 1: Papers],
[Series 2: Photographs and Negatives],
[Series 3: Audio- Visual Materials and Artifacts],
[All]

Series 1: Papers

Box 1

Folder 1: Raymond W. and Raymond G. Pasnick Biographical and Provenance, 2007-08: Obituaries of both men and correspondence regarding the acquisition of the collection
Folder 2: Pasnick Artifact Inventory, July 16, 1973: List of items in Ray Pasnick's belongings, most of which are not in this collection
Folder 3: Collective Bargaining Seminar, 1977: Materials for seminar sponsored by USW
Folder 4: Leadership Class - Linden Hall, 2000: Materials for short course sponsored by USW
Folder 5: 416 - Ethics of Human Resource Management, Course Notes and Term Paper, Loyola University of Chicago, 1979-80: Course notes, syllabus and term paper
Folder 6: Pasnick Demotion - Kleiman Memo's and Correspondence, 1972-78: Newspaper clippings, memoranda, correspondence and notes concerning the demotion of Raymond W. Pasnick from a national position to a regional position
Folder 7: Editorship of Steel Labor and Aluminum Workers Journal, 1937, 1948, 1975-78: Newspaper clippings, memoranda and correspondence
Folder 8: Steelworker Union Elections, 1965-85: Correspondence and news releases regarding Abel, Potosnak, and Parton campaigns
Folder 9: News Media Directory, Local Union Representatives Directory, 1975: Directories
Folder 10: Newspaper Clippings and News Releases, 1965-98: Newspaper clippings and news releases concerning USW organization and politics, the death of a daughter of a steelworker, the Chicago School Board and the release of the book, "Anatomy of a Scandal"
Folder 11: Local, State and National Politics, 1972-96: Correspondence and campaign materials regarding Pasnick's Campaign for Addison Township Trustee and correspondence from politicians, including Bill Clinton and Abner Mikva, regarding Pasnick's support for them
Folder 12: Soviet Union Trip (Folder 1 of 2), 1971-73: Correspondence, itineraries, memos, news releases and notes
Folder 13: Soviet Union Trip (Folder 2 of 2), 1973: Correspondence, itineraries, memos, news releases and notes
Folder 14: Speeches, 1958-86: Transcripts of speeches by Jenkin Lloyd Jones, editor of The Tulsa Tribune, and I.W. Abel and drafts of speeches by Raymond W. Pasnick
Folder 15: Steelworkers Organizing Committee Receipt of Dues, May 7, 1937: Receipt for Joe Palasik, an SWOC member, for paying his dues
Folder 16: Steelworker Correspondence, Memoranda, Publications, 1962-89: Correspondence, memoranda and publications regarding Union organization, Pasnick's work schedule, USW histories, the publishing of district newsletters and Union appointments
Folder 17: Steelworker Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR), 1992: Correspondence and directory of possible members

Series 2: Photographs and Negatives

Box 1

Folder 19: I.W. Abel Campaign, ca. 1969: Campaign of I.W. Abel for USW president
Folder 20: I.W. Abel - Small Groups, Candid, ca. 1965-72: I.W. Abel in small groups
Folder 21: Blood Drive, ca. 1975: Participants in Union sponsored blood drive
Folder 22: Bowling, ca. 1980: Union members and others bowling
Folder 23: Carnival / Amusement Rides, ca. 1975: Children and others at a carnival / amusement park
Folder 24: Convention Audiences and Dinners, ca. 1965-85: Individuals, small groups and large groups in the audience during Union conventions and meetings and dinners
Folder 25: Conventions, Meeting and Conferences (Folder 1 of 2), ca. 1944-89: USW conventions and other assemblies
Folder 26: Elections, Union (Folder 1 of 2), 1954 - ca. 1975: CIO Local 1033 Election in June of 1954, Lynn Williams, and other USW elections and campaigns
Folder 27: Elections, Union (Folder 2 of 2), ca. 1984, 98: Lynn Williams, Gutierrez and other USW elections and campaigns
Folder 28: Facilities, Union, ca. 1960-85: Architectural conception of USW Local building, site of monument to commemorate May Day Massacre and interior shots of Union halls
Folder 29: Joe Germano - Small Groups, Candid, ca. 1964-72: Joe Germano, Director of USW District 31 (Illinois and northwest Indiana) in small groups
Folder 30: Small Groups, Candid, ca. 1965-85: Small groups of people in conversation, shaking hands, or presenting awards

Box 2

Folder 1: Large Group Photos, 1943 - ca. 1985: People posed for group shots at Union events and conventions
Folder 2: Labor Day Parade, Pittsburgh, ca. 1995: Labor Day Parade through Downtown Pittsburgh, PA
Folder 3: Manufacturing Plants, ca. 1980-83: Griffin Wheel Co., EPG and AK Steel Walbridge Plant
Folder 4: Meetings and Administrative Business, Union, ca. 1965-85: Union members in meetings and registering for conferences
Folder 5: Plaques, Signs and Dedications, ca. 1961-95: Signs from Union conventions and plaque commemorating the founding of USWA (SWOC)
Folder 6: Portraits and Individuals, ca. 1965-85: Portraits and photos of individuals, most unidentified
Folder 7: Speeches and Interviews, ca. 1965-85: People giving speeches at Union conventions and other functions and shots of press conferences and interviews
Folder 8: Steelworker Organization of Active Retirees (SOAR) Meetings - Erie, PA; Phoenix, AZ; Las Vegas; Homestead, PA; Toronto, 1986-96: Groups and individuals at SOAR meetings
Folder 9: SOAR Meetings - Pittsburgh, 1995-96: Groups and individuals at SOAR meetings in Pittsburgh
Folder 10: SOAR Meetings - Harvey, IL; Linden Hall; SOAR Booth at USW Conventions; Clinton-Gore Campaign Rally, 1995-97: Groups and individuals at SOAR meetings and events including operating a booth at USW conventions in Pittsburgh and Las Vegas and attending a Clinton-Gore campaign rally
Folder 11: SOAR Events, General, ca. 1990-97: SOAR activities at unidentified conventions, conferences, meetings and rallies
Folder 12: Senior Citizens, National Council of, ca. 1990-97: Groups and Individulas including, Bill Clinton, Ted Kennedy and other politicians at NCSC events, meetings, conventions and political rallies
Folder 13: Strikes and Rallies, ca. 1970-2000: Groups taking part in strike votes, strikes and rallies including the Danly Strike
Folder 14: USSR and Mexico Trips, 1973 - ca. 1975: People and sights in the Soviet Union in Volgagrad and Moscow and a Vacation in Mexico
Folder 15: Workshop Group Photos, Union, 1984-2003: Posed groups of participants in USW workshops and short courses
Folder 16: Workshops and Short Courses, Union, ca. 1995-2003: Groups and individuals in sessions, meetings and leisure activities at USW workshops and short courses

Box 4

Series 1: United Steel Workers Conventions Oversize Photos, 1937-65: Views of the entire room during United Steelworkers conventions

Series 3: Audio- Visual Materials and Artifacts

Box 3

Folder 1: U-matic Tape - Wheeling Pitt. USWA LU 6787, Undated

U-matic tape

Folder 2: VHS Tape - LTV Corp.; The Bridge to the Future, Undated

Promotional tape of LTV Corp.

Folder 3: Audio Cassette Tape - Prospering in America: A Radio Show for Working Men and Women, 1997

Audio tape of radio show by Campbell, Reszka and Associates

Folder 4: 7 1/2 Inch Open Reels

Item 1: U.S. Steelworkers District 32, July 5, 1951: Leo Keefer speaking about District 32, Steelworkers community projects
Item 2: Murray - Gary Strike Speech, June 22, 1952: Murray address at Gary, IN Memorial Auditorium on strike issues (full hour)
Item 3: Midnight Special, March 10, 1956: Side No. 1 is Midnight Special
Item 4: Dee Gilliam, Labor Day, ca. September, 1957: Dee Gilliam speaks about Labor Day to be broadcast on WKRS, Waukegan, IL
Item 5: Broad Aims and Objectives of the Labor Movement, Bertram McNamara, Undated: Bertram McNamara speaks about the labor movement
Item 6: Selections for Midnight Special, Undated: Includes Sandberg, "Scratch My Back" and Robeson, "It Still Suits Me"
Item 7: Volunteer Workers in Organized Labor, Leo Keefer, Undated: Leo Keefer speaks
Item 8: The Rising Cost of Living and What the Union is Doing to Hold Down the Fires of Inflation, Leo Keefer, Undated: Leo Keefer speaks
Item 9: Supplemental Benefit, Leo Keefer, Undated: Leo Keefer speaks
Item 10: Your Dues and How Used, Leo Keefer, Undated: Leo Keefer speaks
Item 11: Phone Call to Hollander, Undated
Item 12: Unknown, Undated

Folder 5: USWA Artifacts - Paperweight, ID Holder, Matchbook Covers, Multiple-Year Calendars, Honorary Member Badge, Undated

USWA promotional items

Folder 6: USWA Artifacts - Clips, Undated

Tie and Money Clips

Folder 7: Buttons, Undated

Buttons supporting various unions, labor movements, industries, political campaigns and Solidarity in Poland

Folder 8: Key Chains, Fobs and Key Holders, Undated

USW promotional items

Folder 9: U.S. Bicentennial Key Chain, 1976

Key chain commemorating the U.S. Bicentennial and the 40th Anniversary of the Steelworkers

Folder 10: Pocket Knives and Nail Clippers, Undated

USW promotional items

Folder 11: Pins, Undated

Pins supporting various unions, industries and political campaigns

Folder 12: IL Steelworkers Political Education Committee Tote Bag, Undated

Promotional tote bag of the USW

Folder 13: Badges, Decals, Hats and Prints, Undated

Hats of the USW and International Upholsters Union, badges of the Aluminum Workers of America, AFL-CIO, Transportation Workers Union and USW, and decals and prints of the AFL-CIO and USWA

Folder 14: Plaques and Commemorative Plate, 1972-94

1972 Golden Quill Award, George Meany commemorative postage stamp and plate commemorating the opening of the Walter J. Burke Education Center

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