Reuther Library WSU

Remote operations will continue on Monday, January 26, 2026. We apologize for the inconvenience. Stay warm!

Here we go again! The Reuther Library building will be closed on Friday, January 23, 2026, due to inclement weather. As always, staff will be available to help you with research remotely via reutherreference@wayne.edu.

Due to inclement weather, the Reuther Library building will be closed on January 15, 2026. Please feel free to send your reference questions to reutherreference@wayne.edu, and an archivist will get back to you as soon as possible. Stay warm!

Did you know the Reuther Library holds the last known portraits of Jimmy Hoffa, who disappeared 50 years ago today? Learn more about the story in our latest blog post! Read it here: reuther.wayne.edu/node/15419

Stop by and check out our latest case exhibit highlighting historic Michigan Labor Actions! The display will be on view outside of the Reading Room through July 3, 2025. For more information: reuther.wayne.edu/node/15398

Today is the 50th anniversary of the Walter P. Reuther Library’s building! Learn more about the celebrations surrounding our opening in our latest blog post: reuther.wayne.edu/node/15395

Learn about the origins of our building in our latest blog post! reuther.wayne.edu/node/15392

Since May 23, 1975, the @ReutherLibrary's building has served researchers, fostered archivists, and housed incredible records. For our 50th, we'd love for researchers and friends to share their memories through video or text! Learn more and submit here: forms.wayne.edu/680158adac73f

Tonight is the night! Join us as we host author Alan Reuther, UAW President Shawn Fain, and WSULS Dean Paul Bracke to celebrate the release of Alan's book, Roy Reuther and the UAW: Fighting for Workers and Civil Rights. RSVP: go.wayne.edu/alanreuther

Join us on March 27th as we host Alan Reuther to celebrate his new book, "Roy Reuther and the UAW: Fighting for Workers and Civil Rights." Special guests include UAW President Shawn Fain and WSULS Dean Paul Bracke. We hope to see you there! RSVP: go.wayne.edu/alanreuther

Stop by and view our latest case exhibit, "Political Campaigns," before its final day, February 7, 2025. Click here for details: reuther.wayne.edu/node/15367

The Reuther Library and Wayne State University will be closed Tuesday January 21 and Wednesday January 22nd, 2025 due to inclement weather. As always, staff are available to assist your research through reutherreference@wayne.edu. Stay safe!

The Reuther Library and Wayne State University will be closed on Monday January 20th, 2025 in observance of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. For more details: reuther.wayne.edu/node/15364

The Reuther Library’s Reading Room will be closed 11/27/24-11/29/24 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will be back to serve your research needs on Monday December 2nd. Have a safe and happy holiday!

The Reuther Library will be closed in observance of Election Day on Tuesday, November 5th. We will reopen Wednesday the 6th. See you at the polls!

Today is the day! Join us between 3:00 and 5:00 for our Homecoming Open House. Tours start at3:30 and 4:30. We hope to see you there!

Join us 10/24 at 3 pm for the Homecoming Open House! Tours at 3:30 and 4:30. We'll be sharing gems from the @waynestate archives including yearbooks, issues of @TheSouthEndWSU, artifacts, and film/photos of students and alumni. See you there!

The Reuther Library will be closed September 2, 2024, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 3rd for regular business hours. Have a happy and safe holiday!

500 spouses of UAW members attend a meeting at Solidarity House—UAW's headquarters in Detroit, Michigan—to discuss the union’s collective bargaining and legislative programs. Solidarity House opened on July 14, 1951. #StandUpUAW 📸 @ReutherLibrary

Reuther Library will be closed July 4, and will return for regular business hours July 5. Have a fun and safe holiday! 📷: A fireworks display frames the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, New York. Tony Spina, 1986.