Melvin, Bud, 1930-
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Bud Melvin oral history interview, June 27, 2012
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Identifier: MelvinB_L2012-35
Scope and Contents
Interviewed by Rachel Bernstein. Bud begins by recalling his first union position working for his father as an apprentice machinist at the Santa Fe Railroad in California. He discusses his father's background with the union. After serving in the military, Bud rejoins his position at the railroad and is approached to run for union office. He is elected assistant local chairman. He discusses the obligations of his various positions as well as fundraising strategies and race relations. He talks...
Dates:
June 27, 2012
Bud Melvin oral history interview, November 11, 2003
Item — Othertype Oral History: Series Series A: ; Series Series B:; Series Series C: ; Series Series D: ; Series Series E: ; Series Series F: ; Series Series G: ; Series Series H: ; Series Series I: ; Series Series J: ; Series Series K: ; Series Series L: ; Series Series M: ; Series Series N: ; Series Series P: ; Series Series Q: ; Series Series R: ; Series I; Series II; Series III; Series IV; Series L2006-08; Series L2005-23; Series L2008-07
Identifier: L2006-08_MelvinB_20031111
Scope and Contents
Interviewed by Dorothy Fennell.
Dates:
November 11, 2003