Born: 1896
Occupation: Luncheonette Owner
Ethnic Background: Greek
Interviewer: John Hausianitis
Comments: General interview, discussion of Greek community. George Chatis describes his arrival in Lawrence in 1912 (1913?). He came to avoid the Turkish Army. He opened George's Luncheonette at 278 Broadway in 1922. He describes Greek owned stores, markets, restaurants, and coffee-houses in downtown Lawrence. He tells of the Greeks working hard and well together.
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Collection
Lawrence History Center Oral History Collection
https://www.lawrencehistorycenter.org/files/audio/oh/2007.500.105-gchat…
Date (created)
1979-12-17