Oral history interview with Vincent Zak, Ann Zak, Rowena Peck, Bart Hennessey, Mary Poeltl, and  Louise Moshe

Oral history interview with Vincent Zak, Ann Zak, Rowena Peck, Bart Hennessey, Mary Poeltl, and Louise Moshe


November 18 1980 (Date manufactured/created)
This interview was conducted by Jeremy Brecher and Jan Stackhouse on November 18, 1980. A partial transcript is available. Derby, CT residents who worked at American Brass Company speak about their experiences living and working in Derby. Topics include: accidents, hazardous conditions, ethnic solidarity, the Depression, the role of women, rural areas, and the beginnings of the labor unions.

Around minute 40 the voices get warbled, but the audio becomes better after 5 minutes.
Brass Worker's History Collection. M-33. Max R. Traurig Library and Archive, Mattatuck Museum.
M33.Zak et al.1980-11-18
Anaconda American Brass Company