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Pasadena Museum of History
Date of Copyright
1984-08-13
Description
Narrative of the life of Tom Nelson, a former Army Officer who fought for rights of African Americans to buy properties in exclusive residential sections of Pasadena. The proper title of narrative, as read by Tom Nelson, is "Pasadena History of the family of James Newton and Lucy Nelson, Lucille Helen Wertz Nelson and Thomas W. Nelson." According to consent documentation Mr. Nelson "refers to a Rev. Troy Owens [at 28:25]. It should be [Rev.] Owens Troy."
Type
sound
Format
Audio cassette
Form/Genre
Oral histories
Extent
1 Tape of 1
Identifier
BH-AC-14; BH-D17-1 cphi_00008
Language
English
Subject
African Americans--California--Los Angeles Nelson, Lucille Helen Wertz Nelson, Lucy Nelson, Tom Newton, James
Place
Pasadena (Calif.)
Provenance
Pasadena Museum of History California Revealed is supported by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian.
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