Gavin, Emmet J., 1889 - 1977. Oral History Interview, 1974
Abstract
This collection consists of an oral history interview conducted with Emmet J. Gavin of Austin, Minnesota. He worked for the Hormel Company in Austin for 54 years, and this interview focuses on his employment there. The interview was conducted by Mrs. lone Louk, as part of a project focusing on the 1933 Hormel employees' strike.
Dates
- Creation: 1974
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property and libel laws as they apply.
Conditions Governing Use
There are no restrictions on use of this collection for research purposes. The researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property and libel laws as they apply.
Biographical / Historical
Emmet J. Gavin was bom on December 5, 1889 in Austin, Minnesota. He worked for the George A. Hormel Company from 1902 until 1956. Gavin died in October 1977.
Full Extent
0.25 Cubic Feet (1 Audio Cassette 1 Audio CD 1 Folder)
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Ione Louk donated this collection in November 1974.
- Title
- SMHC Collection 1278. Gavin, Emmet J., 1889 - 1977. Oral History Interview, 1974
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Karin Thiem processed this collection
- Date
- 1979-05
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- English
Revision Statements
- 2000-12: Robert Russell
- 2017-03: Kieu Cao updated finding aid
Repository Details
Part of the Southern Minnesota Historical Center Repository
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Memorial Library
PO Box 8419
Mankato MN 56002-8419 US
507-389-1029
archives@mnsu.edu
