Kenneth Brown Oral History

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Title

Kenneth Brown Oral History

Description

Ken Brown, President of the Graphic Arts International Union, is the son of Arthur Brown former president of the Toronto local. This interview was done in three parts. Part I covers Brown's earliest years; his lithographic-oriented family and their desire to follow the trade, Brown’s experience during the Second World War working in a topographical unit, and his return to Toronto.Part II deals with Browns involvement in the union, disaffiliation with the AFL-CIO, and his journey to presidency.Part III explores the political turmoil during the early years of his presidency and the mergers with several unions including the Photoengravers Union.

Oral History Item

Interviewer

Hoffman, Alice M.; Giebel, Greg

Interviewee

Brown, Kenneth, 1925-

Date Recorded

1974-08-14

Coverage

1921-1972

Citation

“Kenneth Brown Oral History,” Michigan Oral History Database, accessed April 1, 2025, http://www.database.michiganoha.org/items/show/1780.

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