Williams, Dewey, 1899-
Biographical notes:
Dewey Williams, a resident of Hazel, Kentucky, discusses his experiences during World War I and the Great Depression. He recalls the military training he received, the Armistice, being "shell shocked", the loss of life caused by carelessness with weapons and his return back to the United States. He also discusses the effects of the Great Depression, searching for employment in Detroit and his job making railroad ties.
From the description of Oral history interview with Dewey Williams [sound recording], 1979 September 28 (Murray State University). WorldCat record id: 513651118
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Subjects:
- Depressions
- Military training camps
- Soldiers
- World War, 1914-1918
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Places:
- Salem (N.J.) (as recorded)
- Kentucky--Hazel (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
- Detroit (Mich.) (as recorded)
