About this Collection
Water M. Phillips interviewed over 150 civic and political leaders on subjects related to Philadelphia city government and history between the late 1930s and the 1970s. Related collection: Walter M. Phillips, Sr. Papers (Acc. 527)
About this Interview
Attorney and Chairman of the Philadelphia Republican Party, William Austin Meehan begins by talking about his father, who owned a construction firm. Meehan's father was politically involved and organized the first labor union in New York City in the contracting business. The interviewer then focuses on Meehan's political involvement and his bipartisan interests, and they discuss Meehan's opinions of various politicians.
Biographical / Historical Note
Walter M. Phillips, Sr. (1912-1985) was active in Philadelphia civic and political life for over thirty years. He worked and volunteered in a variety of city and regional organizations. After retiring, Phillips initiated an oral history project, interviewing in the 1970s many individuals with whom he had worked.
Record Details
- Title:
- William Austin Meehan Oral History, March 23, 1977
- Subject:
- Politicians, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
- Narrator:
- Meehan, William
- Date:
- 1977-03-23
- Language:
- English
- Personal Names:
- Dilworth, Richardson, 1898-1974, Rizzo, Frank, 1920-1991
- Geographic Subject:
- Philadelphia (Pa.)
- Organization / Building:
- Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News (Firm), Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pa.)
- Repository Collection:
- Walter Massey Phillips Oral Histories
- Type:
- Oral Histories
- Contact:
- Contact SCRC for the audio recording corresponding to this transcript.
- Transcript Identifier:
- AOHWMPJZ2015010031
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Transcript Note
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