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David I. Mackie addresses and statements , 1952-1963
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Mackie, David Ives, 1903-1966
- Title
- David I. Mackie addresses and statements
- Dates
- 1952-1963 (inclusive)19521963
- Quantity
- 1.5 linear feet, (1 container ) : 1 record storage box
- Collection Number
- Ax 504
- Summary
- David Mackie (1903-1966) was a lawyer who became general counsel and vice president of the Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western railroad, and he also served as chairman of the Eastern Railroads President's Conference. The collection consists of manuscripts of speeches, statements, testimony and presentations regarding the railroad business, 1952-1963.
- Repository
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University of Oregon Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
UO Libraries--SCUA
1299 University of Oregon
Eugene OR
97403-1299
Telephone: 5413463068
spcarref@uoregon.edu - Access Restrictions
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Collection is open to the public. Collection must be used in Special Collections and University Archives Reading Room. Collection or parts of collection may be stored offsite. Please contact Special Collections and University Archives in advance of your visit to allow for transportation time.
- Additional Reference Guides
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Paper finding aid with additional information is available in Special Collections & University Archives.
See the Current Collection Guide for detailed description and requesting options.
- Languages
- English
- Sponsor
- Funding for production of this finding aid was provided through a grant awarded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
Historical NoteReturn to Top
David Mackie (1903-1966) was born in New York City and educated at Williams College and Harvard Law School.
He practiced law privately in New York from 1929-1945. He then became general solicitor of the Delaware, Lackawanna, and Western railroad, and later served as vice president and general counsel (1950-1953) of the same railroad.
From 1953-1965 he served as chairman of the Eastern Railroads President's Conference. As chairman he spoke on behalf of the thirty-seven railroads represented in the conference.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
The collection consists of manuscripts of speeches, statements, testimony and presentations regarding the railroad business.
The collection includes over 130 speeches, statements, testimonies, etc.
The first series of speeches were given from 1952-1963 and they are identified in the paper finding aid by date, place, and audience.
The second series consists of statements, testimony, etc. from 1952-1954.
The third series contains material from a presentation by the American Association of Railroads (AAR) to the U.S. President's Cabinet Committee on Transport Policy and Organization, 1954.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Lawyers--United States
- Railroads--United States--History--20th century
Personal Names
- Mackie, David Ives, 1903-1966
Corporate Names
- Association of American Railroads
Occupations
- Lawyers
