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Reminiscences of Theodore Leong, 2004

Creator: Leong, Theodore, 1930-
Project: September 11, 2001 oral history collection.
(see all project interviews)
Phys. Desc. :transcript: 40 pages sound recordings: 2 MiniDiscs (50, 52 min.)
Location: Columbia Center for Oral History
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Biographical Note

Retired Veteran

Scope and Contents

Born Brooklyn, NY; career: Hazeltine Electronics, supervisor for New York Telephone Company, Small Business Assistance Project in Chinatown, Vice Commander of New York County American Legion; Finance Officer of Lieutenant B. R. Kim Lau Post 1291 in Chinatown; Air Force service (1950-1954): basic training in Texas and South Carolina, racial discrimination, radio operations, contrast between service and civilian life

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Copyright by The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, 2004

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