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- "UAW Ford Agreement," October 2023 - In fall 2023, United Auto Workers staged successful strikes against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis -- the union's first simultaneous actions against the Detroit Three. Workers struck for better pay and protection from job losses in the shift to electric vehicles. This booklet explained the UAW's tentative agreement with Ford, reached on October 25.
- October 01, 2023
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"UAW Ford Agreement," October 2023
In fall 2023, United Auto Workers staged successful strikes against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis -- the union's first simultaneous actions against the Detroit Three. Workers struck for better pay and protection from job losses in the shift to electric vehicles. This booklet explained the UAW's tentative agreement with Ford, reached on October 25.
- Dr. Donald Shelley and Frank Caddy Present a Watch to Gus Munchow at His Retirement Party, October 1973 - Gustav Munchow became the gardener at Henry and Clara Ford's Fair Lane estate in Dearborn, Michigan, around 1930, after emigrating from Germany. Soon after, Henry asked him to landscape the gardens of the Cotswold Cottage, an English cottage Ford had recently moved to Greenfield Village. Munchow's work impressed the Fords. Munchow later led the grounds and maintenance departments for the Museum and Greenfield Village.
- October 01, 1973
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Dr. Donald Shelley and Frank Caddy Present a Watch to Gus Munchow at His Retirement Party, October 1973
Gustav Munchow became the gardener at Henry and Clara Ford's Fair Lane estate in Dearborn, Michigan, around 1930, after emigrating from Germany. Soon after, Henry asked him to landscape the gardens of the Cotswold Cottage, an English cottage Ford had recently moved to Greenfield Village. Munchow's work impressed the Fords. Munchow later led the grounds and maintenance departments for the Museum and Greenfield Village.
- Helen Doremus at Her Retirement Luncheon, Shaking Hands with Edison Institute President Donald A. Shelley, June 1967 - Helen (Gore) Doremus was born in 1898 in Detroit, Michigan, to John and Mary Gore, neighbors of Henry and Clara Ford. Helen became a dedicated educator, teaching in Detroit schools before marrying in 1926. She returned to the education field after her husband passed away in 1935. Doremus began teaching at Henry Ford's Greenfield Village schools in 1943 and retired in 1966.
- June 24, 1967
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Helen Doremus at Her Retirement Luncheon, Shaking Hands with Edison Institute President Donald A. Shelley, June 1967
Helen (Gore) Doremus was born in 1898 in Detroit, Michigan, to John and Mary Gore, neighbors of Henry and Clara Ford. Helen became a dedicated educator, teaching in Detroit schools before marrying in 1926. She returned to the education field after her husband passed away in 1935. Doremus began teaching at Henry Ford's Greenfield Village schools in 1943 and retired in 1966.
- Donald Shelley Presenting a Gift to Yvonne Prieur at Her Retirment Luncheon, August 31, 1970 - Yvonne Prieur (1902-2002), a native of Chile, moved with her family to the Philippines in 1929, later surviving the Japanese occupation during World War II -- her husband, however, died tragically in 1945. She moved to Michigan and found work as a seamstress for The Henry Ford beginning in 1949. Yvonne showed off her sewing skills to visitors and coworkers for the next 21 years.
- August 31, 1970
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Donald Shelley Presenting a Gift to Yvonne Prieur at Her Retirment Luncheon, August 31, 1970
Yvonne Prieur (1902-2002), a native of Chile, moved with her family to the Philippines in 1929, later surviving the Japanese occupation during World War II -- her husband, however, died tragically in 1945. She moved to Michigan and found work as a seamstress for The Henry Ford beginning in 1949. Yvonne showed off her sewing skills to visitors and coworkers for the next 21 years.
- Pauline Taylor and Friends from the Greenfield Village Cleaning Department at her Retirement Luncheon, October 29, 1976 -
- October 29, 1976
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Pauline Taylor and Friends from the Greenfield Village Cleaning Department at her Retirement Luncheon, October 29, 1976
- Kmart's "Bluelight Specials" Strobe Light, circa 1972 - A voice over the storewide intercom announces: "Attention Kmart shoppers, …" Customers pause and scan for a flashing blue light--somewhere in the store there is a sale! In the late 20th century, Kmart's iconic Bluelight Specials provided instant bargains for lucky in-store shoppers. Workers at one Kmart store created this Bluelight memento as a retirement gift for a longtime employee.
- circa 1972
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Kmart's "Bluelight Specials" Strobe Light, circa 1972
A voice over the storewide intercom announces: "Attention Kmart shoppers, …" Customers pause and scan for a flashing blue light--somewhere in the store there is a sale! In the late 20th century, Kmart's iconic Bluelight Specials provided instant bargains for lucky in-store shoppers. Workers at one Kmart store created this Bluelight memento as a retirement gift for a longtime employee.
- Frank Caddy and Gus Munchow Bid Farewell to Pauline Taylor at her Retirement Luncheon, October 29, 1976 -
- October 29, 1976
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Frank Caddy and Gus Munchow Bid Farewell to Pauline Taylor at her Retirement Luncheon, October 29, 1976
- "30 and Out" Button, circa 1987 -
- circa 1987
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"30 and Out" Button, circa 1987
- Yvonne Prieur and Others at Edison Institute Employee Recognition Dinner, April 3, 1970 - Yvonne Prieur (1902-2002), a native of Chile, moved with her family to the Philippines in 1929, later surviving the Japanese occupation during World War II -- her husband, however, died tragically in 1945. She moved to Michigan and found work as a seamstress for The Henry Ford beginning in 1949. Yvonne showed off her sewing skills to visitors and coworkers for the next 21 years.
- April 03, 1970
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Yvonne Prieur and Others at Edison Institute Employee Recognition Dinner, April 3, 1970
Yvonne Prieur (1902-2002), a native of Chile, moved with her family to the Philippines in 1929, later surviving the Japanese occupation during World War II -- her husband, however, died tragically in 1945. She moved to Michigan and found work as a seamstress for The Henry Ford beginning in 1949. Yvonne showed off her sewing skills to visitors and coworkers for the next 21 years.
- Donald Shelley Presenting a Gift to Yvonne Prieur at Her Retirment Luncheon, August 31, 1970 - Yvonne Prieur (1902-2002), a native of Chile, moved with her family to the Philippines in 1929, later surviving the Japanese occupation during World War II -- her husband, however, died tragically in 1945. She moved to Michigan and found work as a seamstress for The Henry Ford beginning in 1949. Yvonne showed off her sewing skills to visitors and coworkers for the next 21 years.
- August 31, 1970
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Donald Shelley Presenting a Gift to Yvonne Prieur at Her Retirment Luncheon, August 31, 1970
Yvonne Prieur (1902-2002), a native of Chile, moved with her family to the Philippines in 1929, later surviving the Japanese occupation during World War II -- her husband, however, died tragically in 1945. She moved to Michigan and found work as a seamstress for The Henry Ford beginning in 1949. Yvonne showed off her sewing skills to visitors and coworkers for the next 21 years.