Norman K. Christiansen Papers, 1934-1985
Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Christiansen, Norman K.
- Abstract:
- This collection contains papers relating to Norman K. Christiansen’s employment with U.S. Steel, American Bridge Division.
- Extent:
- .75 linear feet
- Language:
- English
Background
- Scope and content:
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The Norman K. Christiansen Papers include technical drawings (ca. 1930s-1970s); administrative documents (1964-1973); legal documents (1983-1985); newspaper and journal articles (ca. 1960s-1970s); correspondence (ca. 1960s-1970s); and assorted papers.
- Biographical / historical:
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Norman K. Christiansen was a design draftsman employed by the U.S. Steel, American Bridge Division, Elmira, N.Y. plant from 1948 to 1983. Christiansen started with U.S. Steel in September 1948, following service in the U.S. Army during World War Two. After being laid off from the company in 1983, Christiansen and a colleague, John Dickinson, were denied what they believed to be their rightful retirement benefits. This precipitated a protracted legal battle that eventually reached the United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, and resulted in a successful outcome for Christiansen and Dickinson in 1985.
- Acquisition information:
- The items in this collection were donated to the Booth Library by Karen Christiansen Young in 2021.
- Rules or conventions:
- Describing Archives: a Content Standard
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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The Chemung County Historical Society's research library and archives are open to the public from 1pm to 5pm, Monday through Friday. There is a $5 fee for non-members.
- Location of this collection:
- Contact:
- (607) 734-4167cchs@chemungvalleymuseum.org