Albert Shanker: Labor's Educator
 Traveling Exhibit Information

Ready-to-Display Exhibit Celebrating the Life of Albert Shanker.


Albert Shanker and civil rights leader, Bayard Ruskin marching in New York City C.1970.

The exhibit "Albert Shanker: Labor's Educator" tells the story of one of the greatest labor leaders in the 20th century. Considered canny, a maverick and a tough negotiator, Shanker was also well respected and sought after for his wisdom in the development of public education, on civil rights and on trade unionism.  This exhibit traces the life of Albert Shanker who never stopped educating, never stopped organizing and was committed to America's public education system.
Rental Fee*:

Number of Pieces:
Shipping: 
Running feet required:

 $600 for a 12 week period
$100 for one week only
15
Standard
45-50 feet

*Fee includes:

  • Ready to display exhibit panels
  • Custom designed shipping boxes
  • Installation instructions
  • Education Packet
  • Postcards
  • "Cooking with Al" 13 recipes from Shanker's personal library
  • Quotes booklet
Shanker in the kitchen

Cooking was one of Shanker's many hobbies. (photo by Jennie Shanker)

Wayne State University's Walter P. Reuther Library, with funding support from the American Federation of Teachers, has developed this traveling exhibit to make the history of Albert Shanker as well as the AFT accessible to a wider audience.  Not only will your guests learn about one of the most highly regarded labor leaders of the late 20th but also about one of the fastest growing unions in the country.

This exhibit is designed to provide an affordable display for union halls, conventions, conferences, small museums, libraries and other organizations around the country.

Those interested in hosting "Albert Shanker: Labor's Educator" should contact:
Dan Golodner
AFT Archivist
5401 Cass Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
313-577-4024
ad6292@wayne.edu


Albert Shanker: Labor's Educator

Conditions and Requirements

The rental fee reflects administrative and developments costs, postcards if applicable and publicity kit.  The fee covers an initial booking period of 1 week or 12 weeks.  The 1 week or 12 weeks fee can be prorated if the host institution wishes to have the exhibit longer or shorter.  Rental fees must be paid to the Walter P. Reuther library thee weeks prior to the beginning of the booking period.

Archives personnel do not travel with the exhibition, unless travel, room and board are taken care of by the host.  The host of this exhibit must provide persons to unpack, install, and repack the display panels. Installation instructions and options are included.  Minimum security is needed for display panels. 

The host of the exhibit is responsible for transporting the exhibit from and returning it to the Walter P. Reuther Library. A two-week period is allowed on each side of the scheduled exhibit dates for shipping/pick-up and return.

Hosts of the exhibit must credit the Walter P. Reuther Library and Wayne State University in all promotional materials generated from the exhibit.

Shanker with student 1954
Shanker with student, 1954



Shanker in Warsaw, 1988 (A.P.)


Walter P. Reuther Library
 5401 Cass Ave
Detroit MI 48202
313-577-4024

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