Tape # 84 Defeo, Phyliss
Born: February 14, 1909
Occupation: Saleslady
Ethnic Background: Italian
Interviewer: Theresa DePippo
Comments: General ethnic Italian interview - references to mill work, father was a boss fireman in mill, purchase of land to raise vegetables, father's employment was unaffected by strikes or depression, he had a police escort during Strike of 1912, father known as "Tony the fireman", and mother known as "Rosie, the rich lady". No one sought welfare.
Collection
Lawrence History Center Oral History Collection
https://lawrencehistory.org/files/audio/oh/2007.500.134-defeo.mp3
Date (created)
1982-02-11