Summary
Abstract
Gerald G. Eggert joined the Pennsylvania State University in 1965. He authored Railroad Labor Disputes: The Beginning of Federal Strike Policy;' 'Richard Olney: Evolution of a Statesman;' and 'Steelmasters and Labor Reform, 1886-1923.'
Dates
- Creation: 1764-1989
Extent
6 Linear Feet
Background
Biographical / Historical
Gerald Eggert was born April 12, 1926, in Berrien County, Michigan. He received his bachelor's in history from Western Michigan University in 1949, his master's in history from the University of Michigan in 1951 and his doctorate in American history from the University of Michigan. He joined the Pennsylvania State University faculty in 1965, formerly holding teaching positions at the University of Maryland and Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Acting head of the Department of History from 1976 to 1977, he also served briefly as the director of graduate studies. He was head of the Department of History from 1980 to 1985 and served as head of the University Committee on Teacher Preparation in 1985. His research centered on labor and business history. He authored several books including Railroad Labor Disputes: The Beginning of Federal Strike Policy; Richard Olney: Evolution of a Statesman, and Steelmasters and Labor Reform, 1886-1923. He retired after 26 years of service on September 27, 1991.
Scope and Contents
This collection of the papers of Penn State labor and business professor and historian Gerald G. Eggert includes articles, reports, maps, newspaper clippings, genealogical charts, census materials, and research notes about Harrisburg, Dauphin County, and Centre County, Pa.
Physical Location
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Processing Information
Processed by Special Collections staff.
Using These Materials
Repository Details
Part of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library Repository
104 Paterno Library
Penn State University
University Park 16802 USA
(814) 865-1793
spcollections@psu.edu
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Photocopies of original materials may be made available for research purposes at the discretion of the Eberly Family Special Collections Library. Photocopies or reproductions of original materials may be subject to fees as outlined by the Pennsylvania State University Libraries reproduction policies. Copyright is retained by the creators of items in these papers, or their descendants, as stipulated by United States copyright law. Patrons seeking advice on the availability of unpublished materials for publication should consult relevant copyright law and laws of libel.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Gerald G. Eggert papers, 00264, Eberly Family Special Collections Library, Pennsylvania State University.
- Title
- Guide to the Gerald G. Eggert papers
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Prepared by Special Collections Library faculty/staff
- Date
- 2011
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2021: As part of bulk updates, Benjamin Mitchell updated standardized notes to current standard