Object ID:
2006.13.12b
Interviewer:
Randles, Raymond
Interview Date:
04/12/2005
Interview Place:
Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind
Length of Interview:
73 minutes
Scope & Content:
Carole Jones talks about her work as a braille proofreader at the American Printing House for the Blind (APH). She was hired at APH in 1977 and retired in 1993. She proofread materials in Nemeth Code, as well as other braille materials. She describes teamwork with copyholders; using a VersaBraille in proofreading; the advent of computers in APH braille production; breaktimes and the APH cafeteria, which was managed by Sam and Adam Begley; the effect of the Teamsters Union at APH; and participation in the union strike in January 1988.
Interview Restrictions:
All copyrights belong to the American Printing House for the Blind. Contact the Museum concerning any restrictions.
Extent:
1 compact disc + 1 copy (CD) + 1 transcription (19 p.)
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Carole Jones
Carole Jones