Menefee, Gerald 1976-07-21
Gerald Menefee talks of his career with the Fort Worth and Denver Railway, placing special emphasis on his work with the union.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Gerald Menefee
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: July 21, 1976
Location: Childress, Texas
Interviewer: Richie Cravens
Length: 35 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Father’s occupations,
Railroad strike (1922),
Fort Worth and Denver Railway,
Employment,
Move to Childress, Texas (1917),
Car man apprenticeship,
Operation of car department,
Living arrangements,
Effects of railroad on Childress,
Time schedules,
Layoffs (1930s),
Effect on Childress,
Unions (1920s),
Military service,
Dalhart, Texas housing (World War I),
Employment, Wichita, Kansas (1944),
Childress,
Retirement,
Unions (1940s),
Financial Secretary (8 years),
Effects,
Membership.
Tape 1, Side 2: Unions (continued),
Burlington Veterans Club membership,
Evaluation of career,
Retirement program.
Range Dates: 1917-1969
Bulk Dates: 1917-1969
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