Finding Aid of the Jack Rugh papers 0604

Jacqueline Morin
USC Libraries Special Collections
2017
Doheny Memorial Library 206
3550 Trousdale Parkway
Los Angeles, California 90089-0189
specol@usc.edu


Language of Material: English
Contributing Institution: USC Libraries Special Collections
Title: Jack Rugh papers
creator: Rugh, Jack Leighton, 1911-
Identifier/Call Number: 0604
Identifier/Call Number: 1789
Physical Description: 2 Linear Feet 2 bankers boxes
Date (inclusive): 1937-1995
Date (bulk): 1971-1985
Abstract: Jack Rugh was a labor relations representative in California's Department of Employment from 1940 until his retirement in 1971. In addition to his work in labor relations, Rugh was a regional coordinator for services to the handicapped. In 1967 Rugh was appointed by Governor Reagan to the Governor's Committee for Employment of the Handicapped. He continued to speak and publish on labor relations, the employment of the handicapped, and the employment of ex-offenders after his retirement. This small collection consists of papers, publications, ephemera, and realia pertaining to Jack Rugh's life and career through the mid-1990s. They are chiefly the records related to his work on employing the handicapped and his work on the California Governor's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped.

Biographical / Historical

Jack Rugh was a labor relations representative in California's Department of Employment from 1940 until his retirement in 1971. In addition to his work in labor relations, Rugh was a regional coordinator for services to the handicapped-- a job he continued well after his retirement. In 1967 Rugh was appointed by Governor Reagan to the Governor's Committee for Employment of the Handicapped, a post he held for four years. After Rugh's retirement, he continued to speak and publish on labor relations, the employment of the handicapped, and the employment of ex-offenders.

Scope and Contents

This small collection consists of papers, publications, ephemera, and realia pertaining to Jack Rugh's life and career through the mid-1990s. They are chiefly the records related to his work on employing the handicapped and his work on the California Governor's Committee on Employment for the Handicapped.

Conditions Governing Access

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE: Advance notice required for access.

Conditions Governing Use

The use of archival materials for on-site research does not constitute permission from the California Social Welfare Archives to publish them. Copyright has not been assigned to the California Social Welfare Archives, and the researcher is instructed to obtain permission from the copyright holder to quote from or publish manuscripts in the CSWA's collections.

Preferred Citation

[Box/folder# or item name], Jack Rugh papers, Collection no. 0604, California Social Welfare Archives, USC Libraries, University of Southern California

Subjects and Indexing Terms

People with disabilities -- Employment -- California -- Los Angeles County -- Archival resources
Ephemera
Publications
Realia
Rugh, Jack Leighton, 1911- -- Archives
California Governor's Committee for Employment of the Handicapped -- Archives

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Curriculum Vitae 1971

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Awards and Certificates of Appreciation 1937-1986

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California Governor's Committee for Employment of the Handicapped 1973 May 24-25

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Miscellaneous Pamphlets and Announcements 1971-1985

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West San Gabriel Valley Mayors' Committee for Employment of the Handicapped 1986 October

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Hire the Physically Handicapped Proclamations, Los Angeles 1980s

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New World for the Physically Handicapped 1978-1984

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Publications to Promote Jobs for the Handicapped 1971-1986

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Leaders, Committees, Award Ceremonies, etc. 1963-1974

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"Ability Counts" Poster Design Contests (West San Gabriel Valley) 1972-1984

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International Year of Disabled Persons 1981

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Directory of Local Unions, L.A. Area 1968

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Rugh, Jack: Labor Relations-- Before, During, and After World War II 1992

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Rugh, Jack: Miscellaneous Publications 1962-1985

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Visit of Harold Russell, Chairman of the President's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped 1973

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Report: National Employment of the Handicapped Week 1984

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Rugh: Channels to Employment 1987

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Dodgers Home Schedule Cards: Hire the Handicapped Publicity 1972-1975

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Report: National Employ the Handicapped Week Luncheon 1970 September 30

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Events and Individuals in Jack Rugh's Career 1960s-1970s

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Report: National Employ the Handicapped Week Luncheon 1967 September 27

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San Fernando Valley Committee on Employment of the Handicapped 1972-1974

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Pamphlets: Job Opportunities for the Handicapped 1961-1985

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National Disability Employment Awareness Month 1991-1995

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West San Gabriel Valley Mayors' Committee for Employment of the Handicapped: Constitution and Bylaws

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"Ability Counts" Luncheon and Awards 1960-1972

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Misc. Pamphlets on Handicapped Workers-- Training Opportunities, Challenges 1980s

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Rugh, Jack: Brief History of the California Governor's Committee for Employment of the Handicapped 1978

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National Organization on Disability 1983, 1992

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"Ability Counts" Luncheon and Awards 1970-1972

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Tips and Trends: President's Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities 1991

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Misc. Pamphlets on Handicapped Workers-- Training Opportunities, Challenges, etc.

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Rugh, Jack: Brief History of the California Governor's Committee for Employment of the Handicapped 1947-1978

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Book Reviews, Reaction to Rugh's Publications, Personal Publicity 1982-1992

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Rugh, Jack: Unpublished Chapter on "Foreign Visitors" 1945-1971

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Employment Security Review 1941-1942

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Survival Directory for Ex-Offenders 1983

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Lists and Books of Telephone Numbers 1988

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Plaques and Awards 1970-1988

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"A Different Approach" 1978