Name/Title
Interview with Robert Freeman Jordan, 1976. Parts 1-2.Entry/Object ID
2025.001.034Scope and Content
Oral history interview with Robert Freeman Jordan (1893-1989) conducted by Johana Dickens at 99 Broad Street, Groton, August 31, 1976.
Robert was born in Groton in 1893. He graduated from Groton Heights School (1909) and Chapman Technical High School in New London. He worked as a tool & dye maker at the J.M. LaPointe Company and spent 40 years at the CT Broach & Machine Co. (in New London, Pequot Ave.). He was also a talented pianist that performed professionally across the state.
Robert is a descendant of Jordan Freeman and discusses the Freeman family history, Jordan family, African American history in Groton/SE Connecticut, Groton in the early 1900s, black representation in Town of Groton government, discrimination at the Electric Boat Co., and the progression of civil rights in the U.S.
2 recordings.Collection
Oral History CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2025.001Source or Donor
Found in CollectionAcquisition Method
Found in CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
AudiocassetteNomenclature Primary Object Term
AudiotapeNomenclature Sub-Class
Sound Communication MediaNomenclature Class
Sound Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationSearch Terms
Electric Boat, Thames Street, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sacred Heart Church, Fitch Junior High School, Groton & Stonington R.R. Co., Trolley, Bishop Seabury ChurchArchive Details
Creator
Robert Freeman JordanDate(s) of Creation
1976General Notes
Note
Notes: original file name: #11 - Jordan, Robert Freeman - 1of 2 - Aug 31 1976
#12 - Jordan, Robert Freeman - 2of2 - Aug 31 1976