Arthur Sykes, Jr., 1980 August 25
File — Box: 5, Tape: 235-236
Accession: 1970-370
Part of collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley (1970-370)
Dates
- Creation: 1980 August 25
Creator
- Bond, James (Person)
Biographical Note
Arthur Sykes, Jr. (b. 1914) grew up in Henry Clay. His father was a machinist in the powder mills. Sykes himself began working for DuPont in his early twenties.
Scope and Content
Interviewer: Dorothy Tremaine in Wilmington, Delaware
Sykes recounts his childhood daily routine at Henry Clay, his education, caddying at Du Pont Country Club, and chores. He also describes the house in detail, church services, typical dress, and entertainment and pastimes.
General Physical Description note
2 sound cassettes (90 min.) : analog. TRT 1:41:46.
Location
Box 5, Cassette 235-236
Existence and Location of Copies
Physical Storage Information
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From the Collection: 5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Audiovisual Collections Repository
