Grace McDonald Papers, 1936-1969
Collection Number: 5203

Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Cornell University Library


DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY

Title:
Grace McDonald Papers, 1936-1969
Repository:
Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation & Archives
Collection Number:
5203
Abstract:
Information on California Supreme Court, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company vs. Public Utilities Commission and City of Los Angeles. California Supreme Court, Southern Pacific Company vs. Public Utilities Commission of the State of California. Copy of "Working Together - Our Priority", Annual report of Executive Secretary Grace McDonald. Papers include: Issues of Railroad Unity News, California Farm Reporter, "Swing Shift : A Novel" by Grace
Creator:
McDonald, Grace
Quanitities:
0.5 cubic feet
Language:
Collection material in English

Biographical / Historical

Mrs. McDonald worked closely with her husband on the railroad unity movement of the 1930's. She organized the California Farmer-Labor Association and issued a monthly bulletin, Farmer Consumer Reporter. She also was a successful lobbyist and organizer on issues of small farmer welfare and labor cooperation.

Papers include: Issues of Railroad Unity News, California Farm Reporter, "Swing Shift : A Novel" by Grace McDonald.
Information on California Supreme Court, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company vs. Public Utilities Commission and City of Los Angeles. California Supreme Court, Southern Pacific Company vs. Public Utilities Commission of the State of California. Copy of "Working Together - Our Priority", Annual report of Executive Secretary Grace McDonald.
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INFORMATION FOR USERS

Preferred Citation

Grace McDonald Papers #5203. Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives, Cornell University Library.

SUBJECTS

Names:
Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad Company.
Southern Pacific Company
United Transportation Union
Subjects:
Unemployment insurance
Social security

CONTAINER LIST
Container
Description
Date
Box 1 Folder 1
Railroad Unity News
1936
Scope and Contents
11 issues, January-November 1936
Box 1 Folder 2
"The Railroad Monopoly-Public Enemy"
1950-1951
Scope and Contents
December 1950-January 1951
Box 1 Folder 2
California Farm Reporter.
Box 1 Folder 2
"Keep Railroads Safe"
1948
Scope and Contents
Oct-48
Box 1 Folder 2
Reports death of J.E. McDonald
1949
Scope and Contents
May-49
Box 1 Folder 2
"End Grade-Crossing Death-Traps"
1949
Scope and Contents
Nov-49
Box 1 Folder 2
"R R Unions ask Farm Help;" "Fight to End Grade Crossings"
1949-1950
Scope and Contents
December 1949-January 1950
Box 1 Folder 2
"Grade Crossings Must Go"
1950
Scope and Contents
Jun-50
Box 1 Folder 2
"Action to End RR Death Traps"
1950
Scope and Contents
Sep-50
Box 1 Folder 2
"Railroads Evade Grade Crossing Liability"
1951
Scope and Contents
Jun-51
Box 1 Folder 2
"Court Rules Against Railroads"
1953
Scope and Contents
Dec-53
Box 1 Folder 2
"Transportation Policy Under Fire"
1956
Scope and Contents
Jul-56
Box 1 Folder 2
Graham, Margaret (pseud. Grace Lois McDonald). Swing Shift: A Novel.
1951
Scope and Contents
The Citadel Press: New York, 1951. UTU Constitution, Article 92, p. 116, confirms rights of railroad employee to refuse to cross picket lines as described in the book.
Box 1 Folder 2
"Another Crossing Victim"
1950
Scope and Contents
Jul-50
Box 1 Folder 3
California, Supreme Court, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company vs. Public Utilities Commission and City of Los Angeles, Answer to Petition for Writ of Review. S.F. No. 18671
Box 1 Folder 3
California, Supreme Court, Southern Pacific Company vs. Public Utilities Commission et al. Answer to Petition for Writ of Review. S.F. No. 18704.
1953-1957
Scope and Contents
Writ denied, March 9, 1953. This action establishing RR liability for construction of grade crossings was invalidated by action of the state legislature setting a 10% limit on liability October 1, 1955. See Law of the State Legislature Chapter 1202 and Chapter 2091 of the Public Utility Code of 1957.
Box 1 Folder 3
U.S. Supreme Court, Southern Pacific Company vs. Public Utilities Commission of the State of California et al. Appeal.
1953-1954
Scope and Contents
Statement in opposition to Appellant Statement. 1953-1954 Docket.
Box 1 Folder 4
"Working Together - Our Priority," Annual Report of Executive Secretary, Mrs. Grace McDonald, California Farmer Consumer Information Committee.
1969
Scope and Contents
June 21, 1969.