When did I start working for the Bell System?
I started with the Bell System in late 1970 in Miami one week after my honorable discharge from the US Army and service in Viet Nam.
Where can I find Bell System employee stories?
It is his personal story of his telephone career with the Bell System. To read his almost 50 page story, click HERE. This page was created at the suggestion of Peter W. Koch of Melbourne, Florida, USA. Thank you Peter for your suggestion! We Offer Personalized One-On-One Service! Call Us Today at (651) 787-DIAL (3425) Brad Bradfield
What did dad do after he left Bell?
Dad eventually left the line crew and moved on to work as a telephone installer for a few years before moving into the Fillmore exchange central office.
Where was the Bell System Technical Education Center?
System Center for Technical Education in Lisle, Illinois. Attached are a few photos of that facility, taken in 1970. These were scanned from prints so the quality is not that great but perhaps you can use them. I noticed the photos that Roy Welch sent you.
Who are the employees of the Bell System?
Bell System Employee Stories The following are actual stories told by former employees of the Bell System and current employees of the Baby Bells, AT, Lucent, and Bell Labs (minimal editing was done for spelling errors and clarity).
System Center for Technical Education in Lisle, Illinois. Attached are a few photos of that facility, taken in 1970. These were scanned from prints so the quality is not that great but perhaps you can use them. I noticed the photos that Roy Welch sent you.
When did mom and Dad retire from Northwestern Bell?
After retiring from Northwestern Bell in 1976, Mom and Dad owned and operated Robbins Roost, a seasonal motel in Hill City, SD, and finally retired altogether to a house just north of Sheridan Lake in 1985.
Dad eventually left the line crew and moved on to work as a telephone installer for a few years before moving into the Fillmore exchange central office.
I started with the Bell System in late 1970 in Miami one week after my honorable discharge from the US Army and service in Viet Nam.
What was in the pocket protector of a Bell employee?
Inside was a Telephone Company plastic pocket protector filled with pencils and pens, a couple of screw drivers, a relay burnishing tool, some orange sticks, three or four spudgers, and a few other small tools. These were the tools of his trade that he’d used on the job for many years.
How to save money on Your Bell Bill?
If you are looking for ways to save on your monthly bills, check out Network Telecom’s free cost reduction report. You may remember your mother telling you that it always pays to be polite. Well, she was right.