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Bert Werder Interviewed by Marian Goodman

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Content warning: audio recording contains racial slur on 1985.043.002 side one (Track 3) at 01:04:21. There is also graphic description of enslavement around 00:30:54 of track 4. The presence of sensitive or offensive material in this archive is not endorsed or approved by the San Mateo County Historical Association. San Mateo County Historical Association recognizes and regrets the culturally sensitive nature of this material. However, as indicated by the Society of American Archivists and the American Library Association, removing offensive material is, de facto, an alteration of the archival record and would constitute willfully destroying records to conceal facts or distort evidence. As such, the material in the archive remains as a historical record. San Mateo County Historical Association is committed to transparency, reconciliation, and education. Due to original recording and/or condition when digitized: hiss, distortion, and static throughout.
Title
Bert Werder Interviewed by Marian Goodman
Date Created
1964 to 1966
Description
Audio recording of Bert Werder interviewed by Marian Goodman, c. 1964-1966. Subjects include his early life, Redwood City businesses and families, his career as Fire Warden, various industries in San Mateo County, and his time in South America. Recorded on six 1/4 inch audio tapes.
Creators and Contributors
Creator: Unknown
Interviewer: Goodman, Marian
Interviewee: Werder, Bert
Subject Topic
Personal narratives, American
Fire wardens
Genre
Oral histories
Place(s)
San Mateo County (Calif.)
Redwood City (Calif.)
San Francisco (Calif.)
South America
Language
English

Media type
Sound
Format
1/4 inch audio tape
Extent
6 Tapes
Base type
Polyester
Copyright Statement
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Country of Creation
United States
Source Institution
San Mateo County Historical Association
Call Number
1985.043.001
1985.043.002
1985.043.003
1985.043.004
1985.043.005
1985.043.006
Link to Internet Archive
https://archive.org/details/csmathi_000018
Additional Technical Notes for item
Recorded on a 5" reel of Lafayette Radio Electronics RT 23 1200' 1/4 inch audio tape.