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Bruce King

Bruce King is a Mexican American who speaks about his career path that led him to becoming co-director of Maine Inside Out, as well as how he has seen Lewiston change over the years and what he hopes for its future.

Roland Gosselin

Roland Gosselin, the oldest of nine children, worked as a weaver in the Bates Mill for 48 years and as a business agent for the union office. He shares stories about his family, his time in the mill and union, as well as his involvement in his community, the Richelieu...

Constance Desjardins

Constance was born and raised in Lewiston, ME. She shares how her family came from Canada to Maine, growing up in Lewiston in the 30s and 40s, what the community was like, and her time as a clerk in the Bates Division of the Bates Manufacturing Company.

Germain Letourneau

Germain Letourneau was a worker at the Hill and Bates Mill. He initially discusses his family and then his jobs as a supervisor at the mills, including a strike he helped organize. He also describes the step-by-step process of making yarn.

Donald Caron

Donald Caron was a mechanic in the textile mills from the 1940s to 1970s.  He discusses growing up in Lewiston. This includes his schooling, religion, and the community in both Lewiston and Auburn. He also discusses other childhood memories and his experience being...
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