George W. Taylor papers, 1921-1970 (bulk: 1950-1968).

Format:

Other

Author/Creator:

Taylor, George W. (George William), 1901-1972.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Congress of Industrial Organizations (U.S.).

Kaiser Steel Corporation.

Dispute resolution (Law).

Industrial relations--United States--20th century.

Industrial relations.

Labor disputes.

Labor unions--United States.

Labor unions.

United States.

Law--History.

Law.

History.

Strikes and lockouts.

Wages--United States.

Wages.

Genre:

Manuscripts, American.

Clippings (information artifacts)

Correspondence.

Legal documents.

Photographs.

Sketches.

Penn Provenance:

Gift of George W. Taylor, 1970.

Physical Description:

11 boxes (9.5 linear feet)

Place of Publication:

1921-1970

Biography/History:

George W. Taylor was born and died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School where he earned his Bachelor's degree in 1921 and Ph.D in 1929. Dr. Taylor was married to Edith Ayling in 1924. He became a professor at Wharton and remained so for over 30 years. During that time, he became an influential expert in the field of industrial relations, including arbitration, mediation, and alternative dispute resolution with an extensive commitment to public service as seen in his positions on the National War Labor Board, the President's Labor-Management Conference, the Office of War Mobilization and Reconversion, and the Wage Stabilization Board, among others. For a detailed description of his professional activities, please see the tribute by Eleanor Allen contained within the finding aid.

Summary:

The University of Pennsylvania received the collection of George W. Taylor's papers from his wife after his death in 1972. The collection represents Professor Taylor's lengthy and substantive career in the area of labor-management policy development and negotiation. The papers are mostly comprised of materials relating to the many cases in which he served as a board member, arbitrator or adviser. The numerous letters of commendations, photographs, awards and other praise are preserved here as well. Very little in this collection relates to his equally long and important career as a professor at Wharton. This collection contains no series and is arranged by alphabetical order of the cases and other files which Professor Taylor found of interest. The original file names and file organization provided by Professor Taylor have largely been retained. Certain cases and areas of service represent large portions of the collection, such as the Kaiser Steel files or the President's Advisory Committee on Labor Management Policy. Professor Taylor held influential positions under several Presidents and the collection includes letters from Presidents Truman, Eisenhower, Nixon, Kennedy and Johnson. Additional letters of appreciation from high ranking government officials (including several Secretaries of Commerce) and other expressions of gratitude such as awards are present as well, reflecting his impact not only at the national level but the state and city level. The press associated with both his work and his commendations is present throughout the collection. The files relating to cases generally (but not always) contain correspondence, newspaper clippings, related publications, agreements, opinions, filings and similar legal documents.

OCLC:

965197655