Title

Maurice LaBrie Interview

Authors

James Myall

Files

Description

Maurice LaBrie was born in Lewiston in 1931. His father, Lucien, owned the National Tobacco and Candy Company on Park Street in Lewiston. At the age of 16, Maurice started his own business, National Vending Company, selling cigarettes and candy through vending machines. In this interview, he describes how he started his own business, and Lewiston's business community in the 1940s and 50s. He also discusses many aspects of Franco-American life.

Duration

01:01:57

Document Type

Audio Recording

Identifier

2019.14.38

Publication Date

7-24-2013

City

Lewiston, Maine

Keywords

Oral History, Franco-American Collection, University of Southern Maine

Comments

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Recommended Citation

Interviews and Lectures Collection, Franco-American Collection, University of Southern Maine Libraries.