Stuart Taylor, 1969 July 22
File — Box: 6, Reel: 289
Accession: 1970-370
Part of collection: Oral histories on work and daily life in the Brandywine Valley (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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From the Collection: 5 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Related Names
Subject
- Taylor, Robert Stuart (Person)
Creator
- From the Collection: Hagley Museum and Library (Organization)
Repository Details
Repository Details
Part of the Audiovisual Collections Repository
