Don Speicher oral history interview, June 1, 2018
Scope and Contents
Interviewed by Andrew Reisinger. In this interview, Speicher begins by discussing his early life in Pittsburgh. He then discusses his time in college and joining the VISTA program. He talks about moving to Atlanta and joining The Great Speckled Bird. He discusses his role at The Bird and the atmosphere of the era. He then discusses his work in Boston and moving to Oklahoma. He concludes the interview by reflecting on his time at The Bird and his current political priorities.
Dates
- Creation: June 1, 2018
Creator
- Speicher, Don (Interviewee, Person)
Restrictions on Access
Oral history available for research.
Biographical Note
Don Speicher was born in Pittsburgh in 1946 and grew up there. He attended Allegheny College from 1963-1967. After graduating, he joined the VISTA program and moved to Atlanta. In Atlanta, he joined the staff of The Great Speckled Bird. After Atlanta, Speicher lived in Boston, working as an assistant for the Police Commissioner. After Boston, Speicher and his family moved to Pawnee, Oklahoma, where he owns a lumber yard.
Extent
1 item(s) (audio/video (3:52:27 duration))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
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