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Paul Scharrenberg

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Paul Scharrenberg
Scharrenberg c. 1930s
Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the
California Labor Federation
In office
1909–1936
Preceded byGeorge W. Bell
Succeeded byEdward D. Vandeleur
Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations
In office
1943–1955
Appointed byEarl Warren
Preceded byGeorge G. Kidwell
Succeeded byErnest B. Webb
Personal details
Born(1877-08-21)August 21, 1877
Hamburg, German Empire
DiedOctober 27, 1969(1969-10-27) (aged 92)
Cupertino, California, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Elenor Heine
(died)
Children1
OccupationLabor leader, civil servant, seaman

Paul Scharrenberg (August 21, 1877 – October 27, 1969) was a German-American labor union leader. He served as Executive Secretary-Treasurer of the California Labor Federation from 1909 to 1936,[1] legislative representative for the American Federation of Labor in Washington, D.C. from 1937 to 1943,[2] and Director of the California Department of Industrial Relations from 1943 until his retirement in 1955.[3]

During his career he served on a number of boards and commissions, including the State Commission of Immigration and Housing, the San Francisco City Planning Commission, the State Board of Harbor Commissioners, and the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ Burki, Mary Ann Mason (1971). Paul Scharrenberg: White Shirt Sailor (Doctor of Philosophy thesis). University of Rochester. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Guide to the Paul Scharrenberg Papers, 1893-1960". oac.cdlib.org. UC Libraries. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Ex-Seaman Dies at 92". The Times. San Mateo. 29 October 1969. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
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Trade union offices
Preceded by
George W. Bell
Secretary-Treasurer of the California Labor Federation
1909–1936
Succeeded by