Robert Thomas Papers
Collection
Identifier: LP001563
Scope and Content
The Robert Thomas collection reflects his previous research for his book in organizational structure in the agricultural industry. The Robert Thomas Records is a collection of newspaper clippings with some duplicated and secondhand UFW correspondence included. The majority of the clippings refer to the Lettuce Strike in 1979 and the Delano Grape Strike with clippings from 1966 and 1972. Complete editions of the El Malcriado and Tulare Tenant News are also included. The collection includes various clippings and correspondence from agricultural organizations and related farms.
Dates
- 1948 - 1982
- Majority of material found within 1979 - 1980
Creator
- Thomas, Robert J. (Robert Joseph) (Person)
Language of Materials
Material entirely in English and Spanish.
Access
Collection is open for research.
Use
Refer to the Walter P. Reuther Library Rules for Use of Archival Materials.
History
Robert J. Thomas is a professor at Brandis University and Executive Director at the Accenture Institute for High Performance. He was formerly a professor of Organizational Studies at MIT. Thomas' area of interest lies in leadership and transformational change. He has written books, such as Citizenship, Gender, and Work: Social Organization of Industrial Agriculture, with the UFW as subject matter.
Extent
1 Linear Feet (1 SB)
Abstract
Robert J. Thomas is a professor at Brandeis University and Executive Director at the Accenture Institute for High Performance. He was formerly a professor of Organizational Studies at MIT. Thomas' area of interest lies in leadership and transformational change. He has written books, such as Citizenship, Gender, and Work: Social Organization of Industrial Agriculture, with the UFW as subject matter. The Robert Thomas collection reflects his previous research for his book in organizational structure in the agricultural industry. The Robert Thomas Records is a collection of newspaper clippings with some duplicated and secondhand UFW correspondence included. The majority of the clippings refer to the Lettuce Strike in 1979 and the Delano Grape Strike with clippings from 1966 and 1972. Complete editions of the El Malcriado and Tulare Tenant News are also included. The collection includes various clippings and correspondence from agricultural organizations and related farms
Arrangement of the Papers
Folders are listed by their location within each box. They are not necessarily arranged, so any given subject may be dispersed throughout the entire collection.
Location
4W-L-3(6)
Acquisition
The records were deposited at the Walter P. Reuther Library by Robert Thomas on October 28, 1993.
Processing History
Processed and finding aid written by Jennifer Meekhof 2011-02-15.
Creator
- Thomas, Robert J. (Robert Joseph) (Person)
- Title
- Guide to the Robert Thomas Papers
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Processed by Jennifer Meekhof.
- Date
- 2011-02-15
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Repository Details
Part of the Walter P. Reuther Library Repository
Contact:
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