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

Item

Title
Edward Lee interviewed by Louella Robinson: "History of Black Owned Business," Transcript.
Date
1978-06-20
Creator
Edward Lee
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
Business
Family
Food
Additional Subject
World War II, 1939-1945
Location
Farish Street Historic District
Jackson
Mississippi
Type
Textual document
Medium
Paper
Format
JPEG
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