Bigby, M C 1976-06-08
M. C. Bigby tells of his lengthy career with the Fort Worth and Denver Railway.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: M. C. Bigby
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: June 8, 1976
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Interviewer: Richie Cravens
Length: 35 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Personal background,
Employed, Fort Worth and Denver Railway (1926),
Office boy,
Duties,
Officials (1926),
Positions held in accounting department,
Work force in Fort Worth, Texas (1926),
Union membership,
Optional membership,
Promotions based on seniority,
Overtime slight,
Employees' club activities,
Effects of Depression,
Help for unemployed,
Reduction of work force,
Passenger service,
Effects of World War II,
Work force remained small,
Use of computers,
Officials of company,
Salary increases and decreases,
Traveling auditor (1950-59),
Duties,
Change in revenue (1950-59),
Effects of railroad on small towns,
Superintendent of transportation (1959-63),
Duties
Tape 1, Side 2:
Position as Transportation Inspector,
Problems,
Continued contact with railroad employees,
Veterans club,
Family involvement with railroads
Range Dates: 1926-1963
Bulk Dates: 1926-1963
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