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Oral histories.

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Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Found in 64 Collections and/or Records:

Robert W. Cherny research files

 Collection
Identifier: larc.ms.0433
Abstract Robert W. Cherny is a U.S. historian, Professor emeritus of History at San Francisco State University, and a co-founder of the Labor Archives and Research Center, also at San Francisco State University. His research files contain materials gathered by Cherny in the course of his research for biographies of the Russian-American painter Victor Arnautoff and the Australian-born U.S. labor leader and longtime head of the International Longshoremen's and Warehousemen's Union (ILWU) Harry Bridges,...
Dates: 1872-2022
Found in: Labor Archives and Research Center / Robert W. Cherny research files

Antonia Cortez oral history

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Identifier: larc-oh-cortez
Abstract Sound recording of interview with UNITE HERE Local 2 member Antonio Cortez conducted by Corey Datz-Greenberg. This recording is part of an oral history project documenting the historic 2004 hotel strike and lock-out in San Francisco that lasted 53 days. The struggle pitted a largely immigrant workforce against multi-national corporations which was part of a larger nationally coordinated contract campaign. Originally from Mexico, Cortez worked as a housekeeper at the Hyatt since 1975. In her...
Dates: 2009 January 8
Found in: Labor Archives and Research Center / Antonia Cortez oral history

Carol Cuénod oral history

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Identifier: larc-oh-cuenod
Abstract

Sound recording of interview with Carol Cuénod conducted by Harvey Schwartz. Topics include insightful reflections on politically active mother, Left politics in California during 1940s-1950s, California Labor School, and International Longshore and Warehouse Union.

Dates: 1994 August 9-September 19
Found in: Labor Archives and Research Center / Carol Cuénod oral history

Dorothy Elizabeth "Betty" De Losada oral history

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Identifier: larc-oh-delosada
Abstract

Sound recording of interview with Dorothy Elizabeth "Betty" De Losada conducted by Lynn Bonfield. Interview focuses on friendship with Nikki Bridges Flynn, wife of ILWU leader Harry Bridges.

Dates: 2005 March 3
Found in: Labor Archives and Research Center / Dorothy Elizabeth "Betty" De Losada oral history

Pele deLappe papers

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Identifier: larc-ms-0233
Abstract Consists of the correspondence and personal papers of Pele (Phyllis) deLappe, amassed during the years 1938-2002. Correspondence includes a large collection of letters from Decca Treuhaft, also known as Jessica Mitford, Steve Murdock, and with various publishers. Papers include typescripts of deLappe's memoir; oral history and interview transcripts; subject files on Byron Randall, Anton Refrigier, Emmy Lou Packard and Anita Whitney; deLappe's files released under the Freedom of Information...
Dates: 1938-2003
Found in: Labor Archives and Research Center / Pele deLappe papers

Tho Do oral history

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Identifier: larc-oh-do
Abstract Sound recording of interview with UNITE HERE Local 2 Secretary-Treasurer Tho Do. This recording is part of an oral history project documenting the historic 2004 hotel strike and lock-out in San Francisco that lasted 53 days. The struggle pitted a largely immigrant workforce against multi-national corporations which was part of a larger nationally coordinated contract campaign. In her interview, Do, originally from Vietnam, discusses her duties as Secretary-Treasurer, the move towards...
Dates: 2009 March 1
Found in: Labor Archives and Research Center / Tho Do oral history

Rafael Espinoza oral history

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Identifier: larc-oh-espinoza
Abstract

Sound recording of interview with former UNITE HERE Local 2 vice-president Rafael Espinoza, conducted by Gerson Rosales.

Dates: 2010 November 8
Found in: Labor Archives and Research Center / Rafael Espinoza oral history

Fred D. Fletcher oral history

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Identifier: larc-oh-fletcher
Abstract

Sound recording of interview with Fred D. Fletcher (b. 1920) conducted by Harvey Schwartz. Gives his recollections of the San Francisco Examiner and News-Call Bulletin merger of 1965 and the San Francisco newspaper strike of 1968.

Dates: 1999 June 16-July 27
Found in: Labor Archives and Research Center / Fred D. Fletcher oral history

Founders of Labor Archives and Research Center oral histories

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Identifier: larc-oh-founders
Abstract

Sound recording of interviews with labor and academic people involved in the founding of the Labor Archives in 1985 including Sandra Cate (Labor Foundation), Robert W. Cherny (SFSU History Dept.), Joanne Euster (SFSU, Director of Libraries), Lawrence Ianni (SFSU administrator), David Jenkins (retired ILWU), David F. Selvin (retired Newspaper Guild, Labor Foundation member), and Eric Solomon (SFSU administrator).

Dates: 1986 July 15 - October 17
Found in: Labor Archives and Research Center / Founders of Labor Archives and Research Center oral histories

Feliz Fuentes oral history

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Identifier: larc-oh-fuentes
Abstract Sound recording of interview with UNITE HERE Local 2 member Feliz Fuentes conducted by Sarah Wilson. This recording is part of an oral history project documenting the historic 2004 hotel strike and lock-out in San Francisco that lasted 53 days. The struggle pitted a largely immigrant workforce against multi-national corporations which was part of a larger nationally coordinated contract campaign. Originally from Guatemala, Fuentes worked as a hiring hall coordinator for UNITE HERE Local 2....
Dates: 2009 March 5
Found in: Labor Archives and Research Center / Feliz Fuentes oral history

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