| Title: |
Reminiscences of David D. Beck
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| RLIN number: |
NXCP86-A20
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| Document type: |
Oral history
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| Accessibility: |
Free Only
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| Repository: |
Columbia University. Oral History Research Office
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| Collection: |
Individual Interview List Oral History Project
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| Description: |
Childhood occupations in Seattle, early 1900s; efforts building Teamsters International Union, 1919-57, organizer, executive vice president, 1947-52, general president 1952-57; chairman, Teamsters' Western Conference; organizing tactics, administrative structures, philosophy of trade unionism; relationship of labor and national economy; relationship of Teamsters and other unions. Impressions of Jimmy Hoffa, John L. Lewis, Dan Tobin.
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| Extent: |
Transcript: 187 leaves, Tape: 2 reels
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| Restrictions: |
Access: Closed. Permission required to cite, quote, and reproduce. Contact repository for information.
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| Original Language: |
English
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| Time span: |
Not indicated ... to 1978 (Year of interview)
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| Speaker: |
Beck, David D., 1894-
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| Speaker gender: |
Male
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| Speaker date of birth: |
1894
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| Speaker occupation: |
Labor executive
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| Age at speaking: |
84
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| Document date: |
1978
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| Interviewer: |
Nackman, Mark E.
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| Locations discussed: |
North America; United States
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| Topics discussed - ASP terms: |
Labor unions--Officials and employees; Labor unions--United States; North America; United States
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| Topics discussed - Other terms: |
Beck, David D., 1894-; International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Chauffeurs, Warehousemen, and Helpers of America
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| ASP release: |
2005-06
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| Document code: |
OHI0016498-11941
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