Oral history interview with Joe Northern, 1978 May 22.

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Oral history interview with Joe Northern, 1978 May 22.

Interview with Joe Northern concerning his experiences as owner and operator of Joe's Cleaners in Denton, Texas. Northern discusses his family background and education, his early work experience, including work in a cleaning shop. He recalls the opening of Joe's Cleaners in 1944, the decline of the dry cleaning business, and his unique credit system. Northern also talks about the importance of self-employment, other business ventures, his dealings with the city of Denton, and the history of his business.

58 leaves ; 29 cm.

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North Texas State University. Oral History Collection.

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Texas Business Oral History Project.

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