Reynolds (Harold Albert) Papers, 1943-1946

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Title:: Harold Albert Reynolds papers
Dates:: 1943-1946
Abstract:: Letters concerning locomotive construction at Lima Locomotive Works and Baldwin Locomotive Works, information on a steam cylinder cock operating valve designed and manufactured by Reynolds, and specifications for a Southern Pacific 250-ton steam crane. The letters contain discriminatory language to describe the work habits of people of color and women. The correspondence also lists the pay scale for the women employees.
Extent:: .167 Linear Feet 1 folder
Language:: English .
Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], Harold Albert Reynolds Papers, MS 347, California State Railroad Museum Library & Archives, Sacramento, California.

Subjects:: Baldwin-Lima-Hamilton
Southern Pacific Company
Racism
Discrimination
Sexism
Places:: Correspondence--Letters

Collection Guide Author:: Library Archives staff
Date Encoded:: This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2025-08-06 21:33:25 +0000 .

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Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], Harold Albert Reynolds Papers, MS 347, California State Railroad Museum Library & Archives, Sacramento, California.

Location of this collection:: California State Railroad Museum Library and Archives

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