Blume, Norbert L., 1922-2011
Interviewer:
K'Meyer, Tracy
Transcription available:
yes
Series:
Civil Rights Movement in Louisville
Interview Number(s):
2002_1_10
2002_1_9
Summary:
Native Louisvillian Norbert L. Blume (1922-2011) speaks about his career in labor and Kentucky politics. Topics include: became aware of prejudice in WWII in the service; getting involved with the labor movement and became a leader of the Teamsters; his work in the Kentucky General Assembly from 1963 to 1968; running for Congress in 1964 and 1966; being Speaker of the House in the Kentucky General Assembly; introducing and passing of public accommodations legislation (the "Blume Bill") and a student-led hunger strike in its support; Democratic party involvement and campaigns; activities of the Kentucky Civil Liberties Union, of which he was a founder; work on a Kentucky Equal Rights Amendment; and his colleagues in labor and civil rights work.
Topic(s):
Kentucky General Assembly. Local government--Law and legislation--Kentucky. Discrimination in public accommodations. International Brotherhood of Teamsters. Labor movement--Kentucky--Louisville. Civil rights--Kentucky--Louisville. Blume, Norbert L., 1922-2011
