Alderman, Norman, 2005 February 12

Part of Collection

Call Number: RU 1055, Series Accession 2008-A-001

[Aviary] ru_1055_2008-a-001_Alderman

Scope and Contents

Norman Alderman is the third-generation owner of Alderman-Dow Iron and Metal Company, the oldest scrap metal business in New Haven, founded in 1895. Alderman discusses the nature of the scrap metal business, and Jewish and family businesses in general. He offers his views on business development in New Haven in the second half of the twentieth century. Alderman-Dow had to move from its original location on Dow Street in the Oak Street neighborhood because of urban renewal.

Interviewer: Brogadir, Benjamin

Length (min): 46

Dates

2005 February 12

Creator

From the Collection: New Haven Oral History Project (New Haven, Conn.)

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