Yarbrough, Thomas, 1935-
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Thomas "Tommy" Yarbrough oral history interview, September 15, 2005
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Identifier: YarbroughT_L2005-19
Scope and Contents
Interviewed by Norman Slawsky: Going into some detail about his early life, Yarbrough recalls the difficulties of working with his parents on a plantation in Washington County. He then discusses his move to Augusta to begin working at a cotton mill and his starting an apprenticeship program with the IBEW. He further discusses his training as an electrician, his time in the Army and his travels as a journeyman. He states that he became involved in the union because of its efforts in securing...
Dates:
September 15, 2005