Press Conference: Guest, Luther C. Steward; Station WXYZ, Detroit, Michigan, September 7, 1952

Item — Box: Audiotape

Identifier: E

Staff Only

Press Conference, Station WXYZ, Detroit, Michigan; Guest: Luther C. Steward, Audiotape 6/1

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Scope and Contents of the Sound Recording

In this recording, the program Press Conference on WXYZ, Detroit, MI, with guest Luther C. Steward, President of the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE). Three editors of the Detroit Free Press ask Steward questions about the NFFE, federal employees, and the problems of big government. Steward debunks myths about federal employees receiving higher compensation than those in private industry and about the perceived inefficiency of government in comparison to big business, especially taking into consideration the legislation that impacts have government works. He also refutes the idea that most NFFE members must be Democrats.

Dates

Creation: September 7, 1952

Creator

From the Collection: National Federation of Federal Employees (Organization)

Restrictions on Access

Collection is open for research use. Some records of the National Federation of Federal Employees are available to researchers in the form of preservation photocopies or user copies (Box 1 convention proceedings). Some sound recordings (series VIII) available for use only in the Special Collections and Archives Reading Room.