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W.P.A. Federal Writer’s Project
Greek-American Life Histories, Manuscripts from the U.S. Federal Writer’s Project, 1936-1940
(These life histories were compiled and transcribed by the staff of the Folklore Project of the Federal Writers' Project for the U.S. Works Progress (later Work Projects) Administration (WPA) from 1936-1940. The Library of Congress collection includes 2,900 documents representing the work of over 300 writers from 24 states. Typically 2,000-15,000 words in length, the documents consist of drafts and revisions, varying in form from narrative to dialogue to report to case history.) I have chosen to present only those of Greek-Americans on www.HellenicGenealogyGeek.com.
Interview - Ceceilia Patrourtsa - Mother - Describes life in America
Interview - Pete Petrakis - Why So Many Greek Restaurants? Life Story - Elizabeth City, North Carolina - exact date ?
Interview - William Felos - Remembers Childhood in Greece - Greek Hat Cleaner & Blocker - Jacksonville, Florida - 1939
Interview - Rev Elias Skipitares - Part 1 - Life Story - Interview takes place in Jacksonville, Florida - 1939
Interview - Rev Elias Skipitares - Part 2 - Life Story - Interview takes place in Jacksonville, Florida - 1939
Interview - George Mehales - Part Owner Greek Restaurant - Spartanburg, South Carolina - 1938
Interview - Dennis Potinos - Part 1 - Proprietor, Rector’s Cafe, St. Augustine, Florida - 1939 - describes homeland “Ithaca, Greece”
Interview - Dennis Potinos - Part 2 - Proprietor, Rector’s Cafe, St. Augustine, Florida - 1939
Interview - Christ Tabaras - Oldest Greek Pensacola, Florida - 1939
Interview - Mr. Kantaizes - “How It Was” - Greek Fur Local, New York - 1939
Interview - Evnthea Keriazes - A Greek Mother - New Hampshire - 1938-1939