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IBM, The Ruthless Giant

Description: Preface and introduction to a paper written by a former IBM employee expressing his thoughts on the retirement and firing policies of the company.
Date: unknown
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Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from W. E. Burdick to Kenneth L. Ballard - 1971-07-30]

Description: Letter from W. E. Burdick to Kenith L. Ballard laying out the details of Ballard's pension, including monthly income, insurance options, medical plans, and other benefits. The letter is printed on IBM letterhead from the Office of IBM Director of Personnel Plans and Programs.
Date: July 30, 1971
Creator: Burdick, W. E.
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Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from T. V. Learson to Kenith L. Ballard - 1971-09-24]

Description: Letter from T. V. Learson to Kenith L. Ballard explaining the details of Ballard's ineligibility for the special opportunity based on his voluntarily-chosen date of retirement. Learson alludes to Ballard making an attempt to "discredit" IBM in response to his retirement program situation.
Date: September 24, 1971
Creator: Learson, T. V.
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Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Kenith L. Ballard to T. V. Learson - 1971-12-06]

Description: Letter from Kenith L. Ballard to T. V. Learson (and copied to Thomas J. Watson, Jr. and John J. Herrera) explaining what Ballard perceived as conspiracy and sabotage to exclude him from the special benefits opportunity for his retirement. Ballard attempted to change his retirement to an ongoing sick leave with a new retirement date set for December. Ballard concludes with the statement that future correspondence will be through his attorney, John J. Herrera.
Date: December 6, 1971
Creator: Ballard, Kenith L.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Letter
Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library

[Letter from Kenith L. Ballard to Thomas J. Watson, Jr. - 1971-05-06]

Description: Letter from Kenith L. Ballard to Thomas J. Watson, Jr., and copied to Charles Biggar, acknowledging their letters of congratulations on his retirement and politely complaining about the small pension he is to receive, particularly in light of the higher prices of necessities.
Date: May 6, 1971
Creator: Ballard, Kenith L.
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Partner: Hoston History Research Center at Houston Public Library
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