Abraham Abbott Kaplan papers, 1947-1966

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Summary

Abstract:
Abraham Abbott Kaplan (1912-1980) was a lecturer in labor economics, author of several books, and an arbitrator in industrial disputes. He also worked for the UCLA Institute of Industrial Relations extension service, the UC University Extension, the Department of Theater Arts, Suny Purchase, and the UCLA Graduate School of Management. The collection consists of transcripts and printed materials relating to labor disputes, mainly in Southern California, in which Abbott Kaplan acted as an arbitrator.
Extent:
1.5 Linear Feet (3 boxes) and 3 boxes (1.5 linear ft.)
Language:
Materials are in English.
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Abraham Abbott Kaplan Papers (Collection 1023). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of transcripts and printed materials relating to labor disputes, mainly in Southern California, in which UCLA Professor Abbott Kaplan acted as arbitrator. Industrial disputes (listed alphabetically in the finding aid) include Douglas Aircraft and the IAMAW, California Electric power and IBEW, the Ferro corporation and the Allied appliance workers, and Union Steel Company and the U.S.W.

Biographical / historical:

Kaplan was born on January 12, 1912 in New York City; BS and MA in history, and Ph.D in adult education from Columbia University; B.J.A. from the Jewish Theological Seminary; became high school teacher, principal, then director of adult education for the Springfield, Massachusetts public school system; became lecturer in labor economics and head of the UCLA Institute of Industrial Relations extension service in 1946; then served as assistant director and associate director until 1957; worked as associate director, director, and statewide associate dean of UC University Extension in 1966, while serving as professor of adult education in the UCLA School of Education; with William Melnitz, founded UCLA's professional theater group; became associate dean and professor of theater arts; became president of Suny Purchase in 1967; at 65 returned to UCLA to join the Graduate School of Management as a visiting professor; was frequently an arbitrator in industrial disputes; author of several books, including Making grievances procedures work: the Southern California experience (1950) and Study-discussion in the liberal arts (1960); he died on July 13, 1980.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Professor Abbott Kaplan, 1967.
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Processed by Saundra Taylor, October 1970.

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Arrangement:

Arranged in the following series:

  1. 1947-58 (Box 1).
  2. 1960-65 (Box 2).
  3. 1965-66 (Box 3).

Physical location:
Stored off-site. All requests to access special collections material must be made in advance using the request button located on this page.
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Describing Archives: A Content Standard

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Restrictions:

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Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Abraham Abbott Kaplan Papers (Collection 1023). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
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