Tom Payne oral history interview, December 6, 2012
Scope and Contents
Interviewed by Phil LaPorte. In this interview, Payne discusses his early years and early family life. He then discusses how he began his career after high school. He also discusses his many jobs/projects early in his career. He ends this interview by discussing his beginnings in labor leadership as part of the Examining Board and then as an elected official.
Dates
- Creation: December 6, 2012
Creator
- Payne, Thomas, 1937- (Interviewee, Person)
Restrictions on Access
Oral history available for research.
Biographical Note
Tom Payne was born in Cave Spring, Georgia in 1937. His parents were farmers. In 1958, Payne moved to Atlanta to complete an apprenticeship with the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union. He was initiated into Local Union 72, United Association, in June of 1959. He served on the Plumbers Examining Board from the late 1960s until the early 1970s). Subsequently, Payne became the business manager for UA 72 and an international representative for the United Association.
Extent
2 item(s) (audio/video (1:10:05 duration) transcript (35 pages))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
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