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Puskarich, John, February 11, 1976, tape 1, side 1

February 11, 1976

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Puskarich, John, February 11, 1976, tape 1, side 1
  • Title
  • Puskarich, John, February 11, 1976, tape 1, side 1
  • Date
  • February 11, 1976
  • Identifier
  • 31735073018230-01
  • Source Identifier
  • 31735073018230
  • Description
  • John Puskarich discusses his personal background as the son of Croatian immigrants, noting his work history as a steelworker in McKeesport and his involvement with the CFU. He discusses his education and the various jobs he held prior to joining the steel mill. He notes the leadership roles that he has held at the CFU, mentioning organizational changes. He reflects on changing work conditions and the physically demanding work in the steel mill. Puskarich notes the religious ties of the CFU. He recounts his family’s struggles during the Depression, noting his father’s limited employment.
  • Extent
  • 30:24 minutes
  • Type
  • sound recording-nonmusical
  • Genre
  • oral histories (literary genre)
  • Source
  • Ethnic Fraternal Organizations Oral History Project Collection, 1975-1976
  • Language
  • eng
  • Contributor
  • University of Pittsburgh
  • Collection
  • Ethnic Fraternal Organizations Oral History Project Collection
  • Rights Information
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  • Rights Holder
  • University of Pittsburgh