Transportation & Shipping
Essays by speakers in transportation or shipping professions.
Bekins, Milo W.
Milo Bekins, president of Bekins Van and Storage Company, describes his belief that society must invest in education so that the youth of today can bring the progress of tomorrow.
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Hodge, Herbert, 1901-
British author and taxicab driver Herbert Hodge describes his search for his own personal, practical philosophy for life: to try his best at all he does.
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Hughes, John
Irish-born John Hughes talks about living honestly as a taxicab driver in New York City.
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Ingersoll, C. Jared, 1894-1988
C. Jared Ingersoll, Director of the Pennsylvania Railway, describes the tragic loss of his wife and son and how he perseveres throughout tragedy to find happiness in life again as a result of his faith, his belief in an afterlife, and the value and enjoyment he finds through being kind and generous.
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Killion, George L.
George Killion, president of American President Lines shipping company, remembers his father and the beliefs his farther imparted to him: compassion, respect for others, and adherence to the Golden Rule.
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Klacsman, Joseph J.
Joseph Klacsman describes his simple faith and the happiness he derives from serving a wide variety of passengers during his work as a Pullman conductor.
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Thompson, William B.
Locomotive engineer William Thompson describes life in his hometown, Croton-on-Hudson, and how simplicity keeps life manageable and productive.
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