Blythe, LeGette, 1900-1993
Person
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
LeGette Blythe and Charles M. Ward Interviews
Item
Identifier: L1995-13_AV0348
Abstract
Blythe discusses his time at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, his work as a journalist and other topics. Ward discusses the local churches attached to the Firestone Mill, his father's work at the Firestone Mill in Gastonia, N.C., the Golden Rule Association, and growing up in the Firestone Mill village.
Dates:
1987-1995
LeGette Blythe, Rev. Richard Lisk, and Yates Heafner Interviews
Item
Identifier: L1995-13_AV0359
Abstract
Blythe discusses his coverage of the textile workers' strike of 1934 for a local Charlotte, N.C. newspaper. Lisk and Heafner discuss Yates's memories of Red Lisk (Richard Lisk's father) and relationships between unions, workers and owners of textile mills.
Dates:
1987-1995
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