Arthur Dorsey oral history interview
Item
Identifier: 2456
Content Description
This collection consist of an audiocassette tape and transcript of an oral interview conducted by Dr. Edward Dees of his uncle Authur Dorsey, World War II Merchant Marine Veteran. Dorsey describes his battle against segregation and personal experiences as chief radio operator on board the USS Dan Beard as it was torpedoed off the British Isles on December 10, 1944 with a loss of 51% fatalities. Also included is a newspaper article on the Dan Beard and a photographic reprint of the surviving crew members.
Dates
- Other: 2001
Creator
- Dorsey, Arthur (Person)
Extent
2.00 items
Language of Materials
English
- Title
- Arthur Dorsey oral history interview
- Status
- Unprocessed
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- Undetermined
- Script of description
- Code for undetermined script
Repository Details
Part of the Amistad Research Center Repository
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6823 Saint Charles Avenue
Tilton Hall, Tulane University
New Orleans LA 70118 US
(504) 862-3222
research@amistadresearchcenter.org