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Transcript of Aaron M. Frank address to Meier and Frank employees, 1949 March 24

 File — Folder: SR294

Scope and Contents

From the Collection:

This speech was delivered by Aaron M. Frank on March 24, 1949, at the Meier & Frank Department Store in Portland, Oregon. In this speech, Frank urges the assembled store employees to resist union organizing efforts. He enumerates the benefits provided to employees by Meier & Frank, gives examples of management and employee loyalty, lists his responsibilities as director, and makes a plea for an employee vote of confidence. The employees ultimately voted against unionization.

Dates

  • Creation: 1949 March 24

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: .1 Cubic Feet (1 audiotape reel (28 min., 20 sec.) + transcript (11 pages)) : 7 in.; 7.5 ips

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository

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