A World War II journey
Subtitle: from Clarkesdale, Mississippi to Richmond, California, 1942
By: Lucille Preston ; an interview conducted by Judith K. Dunning in 1985.
Contributors: Dunning, Judith.; Bancroft Library. Regional Oral History Office.; Online Archive of California.; Online Archive of California.
Published: 1992
Subjects: World War, 1939-1945 -- Women -- Personal narratives.; African American women -- Interviews.; Richmond (Calif.) -- History.
Other titles: On the waterfront : an oral history of Richmond, California.
Description: Preston discusses her Mississippi childhood; move to Richmond, 1942; shipyard welder, 1942-1945: daily schedule, training program; press operator, Treasure Island, 1946-1966; North Richmond residence; North Richmond Baptist Church.