COLLECTION NAME:
NNRy and KCC NMD Employee Profiles
Record
Employee Name:
Harold Aaron Davidson
Profile Number:
EP-01-0043
Primary Job Title:
Storekeeper
Other Job Title:
Purchasing Agent
Division:
Nevada Northern Railway
Years Worked:
1917-1940s
Description:
Harold Davidson worked for the NNRy in the early years. In 1910 he was a railway store keeper at age 30. He was known for his attention to detail, organization, and being trustworthy. As store keeper for a railway, he was the keeper of all supplies. He was firm about having the necessary paperwork, filled out completely before any part or supply would leave "His" store. His handwriting was very proper and he had a very good memory. Document S-05-00974 is a sample of a Materials Request to Harold from the Master Mechanic. He was named the Chair of the Miscellaneous Committee on the "Safety First" organization at the NNRy, [S-15-01378] dated 3/23/1914.
At the age of 60, he was the purchasing agent. Her retired to Redlands, California.
At the age of 60, he was the purchasing agent. Her retired to Redlands, California.
Born:
October 1, 1879
Died:
January 26, 1941
Hometown:
Iowa
Burial Place:
Hillside Memorial Park, Redlands, CA
Personal Biography:
Harold was the son of James E. Davidson and Emma s. (Winder) Davidson. He married Edna Louise Hage on April 10, 1903, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Their first daughter, Muriel Dorothy Davidson, who was born in 1905, died in 1917 at the age of 12 years. They had a second daughter, Marie, who was born in 1919. He died on January 26, 1941 and is buried at Hillside Memorial Park in Redlands, California
Harold Aaron Davidson
