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December 20, 1954
Trainman News
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
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G. W. Nelson, veteran Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen member, becomes conductor on Santa Fe streamliner after 43 years in the organization, prior legislative roles in Washington and Arizona Senate, and WWI service.
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Nelson Conductor On SF Streamliner
WINSLOW. Ariz.--G. W. Nelson, veteran BRTer in Lodge 477, is now a conductor on a Santa Fe streamliner.
Marking his 43rd year as a member of the Brotherhood, Nelson retired sometime ago as assistant national legislative representative in Washington after eight years in that post.
He joined the BRT in 1912 in Lodge 24, Galesburg, III and has continuous membership since then. He also has been a member of Lodges 420 and 812, in addition to 477, during his career.
Nelson, who is former chairman of Arizona Joint Legislative Boards of the Transportation Brotherhoods, was the BRT's witness in defense of the Arizona Car Limit Law in two federal courts.
He served as a member of Arizona State Senate in four regular sessions and in six special sessions. He authored the women's eight-hour law and the soldiers', sailors' and widows' tax exemption law. He directed the legislation which outlawed the yellow dog contract.
A veteran of World War I with overseas service, Nelson was a member of the Executive Board from 1939 to 1950. He attended five BRT conventions.
Nelson started his rail career as a brakeman on the Burlington in 1911 and went from there to the Southern Pacific. Always quite a traveler, he made a trip to Hawaii two years before he started railroading.
After working on the SP, he took a trip to Europe and on his return hired out on the Santa Fe.
WINSLOW. Ariz.--G. W. Nelson, veteran BRTer in Lodge 477, is now a conductor on a Santa Fe streamliner.
Marking his 43rd year as a member of the Brotherhood, Nelson retired sometime ago as assistant national legislative representative in Washington after eight years in that post.
He joined the BRT in 1912 in Lodge 24, Galesburg, III and has continuous membership since then. He also has been a member of Lodges 420 and 812, in addition to 477, during his career.
Nelson, who is former chairman of Arizona Joint Legislative Boards of the Transportation Brotherhoods, was the BRT's witness in defense of the Arizona Car Limit Law in two federal courts.
He served as a member of Arizona State Senate in four regular sessions and in six special sessions. He authored the women's eight-hour law and the soldiers', sailors' and widows' tax exemption law. He directed the legislation which outlawed the yellow dog contract.
A veteran of World War I with overseas service, Nelson was a member of the Executive Board from 1939 to 1950. He attended five BRT conventions.
Nelson started his rail career as a brakeman on the Burlington in 1911 and went from there to the Southern Pacific. Always quite a traveler, he made a trip to Hawaii two years before he started railroading.
After working on the SP, he took a trip to Europe and on his return hired out on the Santa Fe.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
G.W. Nelson
Railroad Conductor
Brt Member
Arizona Senate
Wwi Veteran
Legislative Representative
What entities or persons were involved?
G. W. Nelson
Where did it happen?
Arizona, Washington, Galesburg Ill, Hawaii, Europe, Us Railroads
Story Details
Key Persons
G. W. Nelson
Location
Arizona, Washington, Galesburg Ill, Hawaii, Europe, Us Railroads
Event Date
1911 Onwards
Story Details
G. W. Nelson's career progression from brakeman in 1911 through BRT membership since 1912, legislative service in Arizona Senate, WWI veteran status, and recent role as conductor on Santa Fe streamliner.