Edward Lee interviewed by Louella Robinson: "History of Black Owned Business," Transcript.

Title

Edward Lee interviewed by Louella Robinson: "History of Black Owned Business," Transcript.

Date

1978-06-20

Creator

Edward Lee See all items with this value

Contributor

Louella Robinson

Description

Edward Lee moved to the Farish Street District in 1925 and went on to own businesses in the district including The Crystal Palace restaurant and lounge and the Edward Lee Hotel. Mr. Lee talks about his experiences with owning businesses in the district and gives advice to future Black business owners. Transcript is edited with handwritten notes.

Primary Subject

1900-1999 See all items with this value

Business See all items with this value

Family See all items with this value

Food See all items with this value

Additional Subject

World War II, 1939-1945

Location

Farish Street Historic District

Jackson

Mississippi

Type

Textual document

Medium

Paper

Format

PDF

HBCU Identifier

mwchcac.oh.2022.farish.tran.0040

HCAC Identifier

HCAC.JSU.0957

Rights

All rights held by the Margaret Walker Center. For permission to publish, distribute, or use this image for any other purpose, please contact Margaret Walker Center, Jackson State University, 601-979-3935 Attn: Center Director

Contributing Institution

Jackson State University

Collection

The Farish Street Project Oral History Collection See all items with this value

Language

English

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