Murphy, Laurence W., 1889 - 1989. Oral History Interview, 1974

Collection — Multiple Containers

Identifier: SMHC Collection 1279

Abstract

This collection consists of an audiocassette, a CD duplicate of the audiocassette, and a transcript of an interview conducted with Laurence W. Murphy of Austin, Minnesota. He worked for the Hormel Company in Austin from 1923 until 1964, and this interview focuses on his employment there. Murphy was a division superintendent with Hormel, and he discusses his work at Hormel, and the strike of 1933 from a management point of view. 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

Laurence W. Murphy was bom on November 23, 1899 in Canton, Illinois. He went to work for the Hormel Company in Austin in 1923. He became a foreman in 1933, a division superintendent in 1943, and from 1956 until 1964 he worked in development. Murphy died in April 1989.

Full Extent

0.25 Cubic Feet (1 Audio CD 1 Audio Cassette 1 Folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Ione Louk donated this collection in November 1974.

Related Materials

Gavin, Emmet J., 1889 – 1977. Oral History Interview, 1974. SMHC Collection 1278, Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Louk, Ione, 1912 – 1984. Papers, 1977. SMHC Collection 1253, Southern Minnesota Historical Center, Memorial Library, Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title: SMHC Collection 1279. Murphy, Laurence W., 1889 - 1989. 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

Contact:
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