Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Kip Christensen at the union-sponsored rest tent, ca 1950

This photo of my Grandfather, Kip Christensen (1919-1972), shows him staffing a union-sponsored rest tent, probably at a county fair. The sign next to him says "Do You Have Any Questions About Unions? ASK US!" My Gramma Audrey was proud of her contributions to the United Auto Workers Local No. 21 in Traverse City, Michigan, which included service as its President. Kip and Audrey were dedicated supporters of the United Auto Workers, and its influential mid-20th century leader, Walter Reuther. Wikipedia has decent short articles on both subjects.

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