Horace Sheffield Oral History
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Dublin Core
Title
Horace Sheffield Oral History
Description
In this interview Horace Sheffield, an administrative assistant with the UAW discusses his involvement with the organizing campaign at Ford, the involvement of NAACP on union’s side, and black and left wing political activities. Sheffield recalls various UAW conventions and the question of a black board member, especially in 1943, 1959, and 1962. He describes the organization of TULC- Trade Union Leadership Council, its subsequent development, and the NALC-National Association of Letter Carriers - and its relation to TULC.
Oral History Item
Interviewer
Hill, Herbert; McBride, Roberta
Interviewee
Sheffield, Horace
Date Recorded
1968-07-24
Coverage
Detroit, MI; 1934-1968
Collection
Citation
“Horace Sheffield Oral History,” Michigan Oral History Database, accessed October 22, 2024, http://www.database.michiganoha.org/items/show/55.