James Neeley Oral History
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Title
James Neeley Oral History
Description
James Neeley was an International representative for the UAW at time of death in 1969. In this interview Neeley recalls the upgrading of black workers in war production jobs in Detroit area in 1940s. Also included are a discussion of the hate strikes at Packard Motor Co., the 1943 Race Riot, and Neeleys views on separatism.
Oral History Item
Interviewer
McBride, Roberta
Interviewee
Neeley, James,
Date Recorded
1967-09-21
Coverage
Detroit, MI; 1936-1946
Collection
Citation
“James Neeley Oral History,” Michigan Oral History Database, accessed April 3, 2025, http://www.database.michiganoha.org/items/show/50.