Born: December 13, 1883
Occupation: Lawyer, Real Estate Business, Mill Worker
Ethnic Background: Italian
Interviewer: Theresa DePippo
Summary: This tape includes in depth coverage of the Strike of 1912. There are some interesting references to the Strike of 1919 also. Particularly those regarding religious proselitizing. Interestingly, Mr. Rocco was on a citizens committee during the 1919 Strike. There is a brief reference to celebrating the end of WWI wit fireworks that he bought in Boston.
Note: See Video #45 - RESTRICTED USE - Also, partial transcript of video - Closet #1 also - RESTRICTED USE
Note: Photos of Angelo Rocco - see photo collection of Bill Shakalis in Research Room under Strike of 1912 (credit must be given).
Collection
Lawrence History Center Oral History Collection
https://lawrencehistory.org/files/audio/oh/2007.500.448-rocco.mp3
Date (created)
1982-04-02