Jones, O L 1976-01-24
O. L. Jones speaks of his years as an employee of the Fort Worth and Denver Railway.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: O.L. Jones
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: January 24, 1976
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Interviewer: Richie Cravens
Length: 40 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Employed by Katy (Missouri, Kansas & Texas) Railroad
(1912-1914),
Taught school,
Acting Postmaster, Milsap, Texas,
Fort Worth postal clerk,
Employee of Fort Worth and Denver Railway (1918-1959),
Took only vacation (1963),
Toured Europe and Holy Land,
Slide shows,
Katy Railroad,
Employed as a station helper,
Learned telegraphing,
Salary,
Various positions with Fort Worth and Denver Railway,
Head Freight Claim Investigator (1930-1959),
Job description,
Cattle settlements.
Tape 1, Side 2: Refrigerated shipments,
Clerk’s union,
Membership,
Joined by airline clerks,
Compulsory membership (from 1932),
Benefits,
Absence of strikes,
Retirement,
Long-term employees common,
Retirees mentioned,
Retirement party.
Range Dates: 1912-1959
Bulk Dates: 1912-1959
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