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
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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archivist for access to these materials.
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Procedures for Document Use.
INFORMATION FOR USERS
Grace McDonald Papers #5203. Kheel Center for Labor-Management Documentation and Archives,
Cornell University Library.
Names:
Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railroad Company.
Southern Pacific Company
United Transportation Union
Subjects:
Unemployment insurance
Social security
CONTAINER LIST
Container
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Description
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Date
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Box 1 | Folder 1 |
Railroad Unity News
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1936 |
Scope and Contents
11 issues, January-November 1936
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Box 1 | Folder 2 |
"The Railroad Monopoly-Public Enemy"
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1950-1951 |
Scope and Contents
December 1950-January 1951
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Box 1 | Folder 2 |
California Farm Reporter.
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Box 1 | Folder 2 |
"Keep Railroads Safe"
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1948 |
Scope and Contents
Oct-48
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Box 1 | Folder 2 |
Reports death of J.E. McDonald
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1949 |
Scope and Contents
May-49
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Box 1 | Folder 2 |
"End Grade-Crossing Death-Traps"
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1949 |
Scope and Contents
Nov-49
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Box 1 | Folder 2 |
"R R Unions ask Farm Help;" "Fight to End Grade Crossings"
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1949-1950 |
Scope and Contents
December 1949-January 1950
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Box 1 | Folder 2 |
"Grade Crossings Must Go"
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1950 |
Scope and Contents
Jun-50
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Box 1 | Folder 2 |
"Action to End RR Death Traps"
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1950 |
Scope and Contents
Sep-50
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Box 1 | Folder 2 |
"Railroads Evade Grade Crossing Liability"
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1951 |
Scope and Contents
Jun-51
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Box 1 | Folder 2 |
"Court Rules Against Railroads"
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1953 |
Scope and Contents
Dec-53
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Box 1 | Folder 2 |
"Transportation Policy Under Fire"
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1956 |
Scope and Contents
Jul-56
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Box 1 | Folder 2 |
Graham, Margaret (pseud. Grace Lois McDonald). Swing Shift: A Novel.
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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.
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Box 1 | Folder 2 |
"Another Crossing Victim"
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1950 |
Scope and Contents
Jul-50
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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
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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.
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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.
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Box 1 | Folder 3 |
U.S. Supreme Court, Southern Pacific Company vs. Public Utilities Commission of the
State of California et al. Appeal.
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1953-1954 |
Scope and Contents
Statement in opposition to Appellant Statement. 1953-1954 Docket.
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Box 1 | Folder 4 |
"Working Together - Our Priority," Annual Report of Executive Secretary, Mrs. Grace
McDonald, California Farmer Consumer Information Committee.
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1969 |
Scope and Contents
June 21, 1969.
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