Collection search - Interviews of Mr. Leonard O'Johnson and Helen Wachter by Stanley Grizzle.
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Record information – Brief Interviews of Mr. Leonard O'Johnson and Helen Wachter by Stanley Grizzle.
Hierarchical level:Item (Accession level)Item number (ISN):417396Link to related resource:Type of material:Sound recordingsFound in:Archives / Film, Video and Sound -
Record information – Details Fonds/collection:STANLEY G. GRIZZLE FONDSAccession:2007-0163Media:SoundPart:1 of 1Description:This sound recording contains interviews with two individuals. Mr. Leonard O’Johnson speaks about the history of union organizing and how his affiliation with the Communist Party of Canada hindered his ability to belong to it. He also assesses the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters’ leadership over time. Helen Wachter [begins 00:22:45] recounts her early years, moving with her family throughout western Canada, then turns to her participation in the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters as well as the discriminatory working conditions that led to the union’s establishment.Language:EnglishNotes:Detailed holdings information:Transcription: -
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