Finding Aid for Raymond W. and Raymond G. Pasnick Collection, 1937-2003 | University of Illinois Archives

Collection Overview

Scope and Contents of the Materials

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Box and Folder Listing

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 <i>Steel Labor</i> and <i>Aluminum Workers Journal</i>, 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 <i>The Tulsa Tribune</i>, 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