Lois Dobry and Alan Dobry
Recorded
December 13, 2019
Archived
December 13, 2019
39:47 minutes
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Id:
chd001192
Description
Lois Friedberg Dobry (94) and her husband Alan Dobry (92) talk about their involvement in Chicago politics, from Alan's role as 5th ward Committeeman, to the Harold Washington Mayoral campaign, their involvement in Barack Obama's Senate campaign, the preservation of the South Shore Cultural Center, and their thoughts on current politics, both local and National.Subject Log / Time Code
LFD talks about applying to be a life guard at a north shore beach and being told that her "Jewish friends were not allowed to swim there." She says, "I told them, 'I'm Jewish and I don't want your job.'"
LFD shares her thoughts about the Chicago Park District and her experiences dealing with them in the rehabilitation of the South Shore Cultural Center.
LFD talks about the DuSable Museum of African American History.
AD talks about working on the Harold Washington campaign.
LFD talks about how Harold Washington changed the city especially for people living on the West and South Sides.
AD talks about Alice Palmer and Barack Obama's senate campaign.
LFD talks about her union work with University of Chicago hospital.
AD talks about his thoughts on the current situation in the White House.
They give advice to future generations on how to make a difference.
Participants
- Lois Dobry
- Alan Dobry