Bert Pickens oral history recording
Media
Title
Bert Pickens oral history recording
Description
An audio recording and transcript of an oral history of Bert Pickens on February 3, 1978, about the logging industry in Washington County, Oregon, during the beginning of the twentieth century. The recording starts with a quick overview of what was discussed: logging equipment, changes in logging methods, life in the logging camps, the IWW (International Woodworkers of the World) union, and past friendships. The interview starts at 0:34 and at about 4:00, it becomes harder to hear Bert Pickens. He also talks of wages, the effects of the Great Depression and the wars on logging, and the Four L (Loyal Legion of Loggers and Lumbermen) company union.
Creator
Dickens, Bert
Subject
Washington County (Or.) -- History
Pickens, Bert
Place
Washington County (Or.)
Extent
1 sound cassette (1 hr.)
Language
English
Identifier
WCM_OH_433
Rights
In Copyright
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Source
Five Oaks Museum
Contributor
Meyer, Lloyd
Format
Audiocassettes
Type
Sound