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Stuart Taylor, 1969 July 22

 File — Box: 6, Reel: 289
Accession: 1970-370

Dates

  • Creation: 1969 July 22

Biographical Note

Robert Stuart Taylor (b. 1892) worked in the powder yard and on the trolley lines in Wilmington. His father worked for a lumber yard.

Scope and Content

Interviewers: Allen Ryff and John Scafidi in Wilmington, Delaware

Taylor describes Wilmington in the early twentieth century, including the ethnic makeup of the city, pastimes of young people, learning his trade, the temperance movement, healthcare in the city, church and community life, and other day-to-day routines in the early 1900s. He also describes working conditions during his career.

General Physical Description note

1 sound tape reel : 3.75 ips. TRT 1:17:55.

Location

Box 6, Reel 289

Physical Storage Information

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Extent

From the Collection: 5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

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Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Audiovisual Collections Repository

Contact:
PO Box 3630
Wilmington Delaware 19807 USA
302-658-2400