Joseph Billups Oral History
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Dublin Core
Title
Joseph Billups Oral History
Description
Joseph Billups was one of the earliest black members of UAW Ford Local 600. In this interview Billups discusses pre-UAW auto unionism, black and left-wing activities, and Detroit during the Depression. Also included are discussions on the Ford Hunger March, the Ford Organizing Drive, and Nat Turner clubs.
Oral History Item
Interviewer
Hill, Herbert; Tappes, Shelton; McBride, Roberta
Interviewee
Billups, Joseph, 1893-
Date Recorded
1967-10-27
Coverage
Detroit, MI;1910-1967
Collection
Citation
“Joseph Billups Oral History,” Michigan Oral History Database, accessed October 22, 2024, http://www.database.michiganoha.org/items/show/32.