Sticking to the Union: An Oral History of the Life and Times of Julia Ruuttila (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781403962409)

Sticking to the Union relates the vibrant life of Julia Ruuttila (1907-1991), a political radical and labor journalist in the Pacific Northwest. Ruuttila's life of activism provides a much-needed woman's voice in the history of labor and social activism in the twentieth century. Ruuttila worked for civil liberties, civil rights, and peace organizations throughout her life, supporting striking workers, taking part in lunch-counter protests against businesses that discriminated against African Americans, and demonstrating against the Vietnam War. Polishuk provides insightful historical context for Ruuttila's own lively words. A unique and important perspective on American struggles of the twentieth century emerges in this engaging story of an irrepressible, hard-nosed woman.

Author: S. Polishuk
ISBN-10: 1403962405
ISBN-13: 9781403962409
Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
Language: English
Published: 12/06/2003
Pages: 273
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 9.46h x 5.98w x 0.67d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 11/15/2003 pg. 88
Publishers Weekly 10/13/2003