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.
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