Title
Ed Nelson Interview, 1975
Files
Download Ed Nelson Interview Transcript (2.3 MB)
Document Type
Book
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Interviewer
Steve Komula
Interviewee
Ed Nelson
Date Recorded
6-6-1975
Date Digital
6-19-2020
Location Recorded
Nelson Residence, Morris, Minnesota
County
Stevens County
Keywords
Great Northern Railway Company (U.S.); Telegraphers--Minnesota--Morris; Railroads--Employees--Minnesota--Morris; Labor unions; Railroads--Minnesota--Morris
Description
Ed Nelson was born on February 11, 1889. He grew up on a farm and at the age of 18 went to Willmar Seminary to study telegraphy. His first job was in Lester, Iowa, and after that in the Kerkhoven-Willmar area, and finally in Morris before retiring. He worked for over 50 years as a telegraph operator and depot agent with the Great Northern Railway.
In this interview, Ed Nelson discusses his early life and his 50 years experience with the Great Northern Railroad. He also discusses working conditions, wages, and his relationship with the first union in 1918.
Run Time
00:51:29
Language
English
Original Format
Reel-to-Reel
Digital Identifier
SCNelson01
Repository
West Central Minnesota Historical Research Center (WCMHRC)
Local Identifier
348
Recommended Citation
Nelson, Ed, "Ed Nelson Interview, 1975" (1975). Stevens County. 49.
https://digitalcommons.morris.umn.edu/stevenscounty/49
Primo Type
Audio
Notes
The digitization of this oral history was made possible in part by the people of Minnesota through a grant funded by an appropriation to the Minnesota Historical Society from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Any views, findings, opinions, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of the State of Minnesota, the Minnesota Historical Society, or the Minnesota Historic Resources Advisory Committee.