A Tale of Two Leroys: Railroad Opportunities of the Last 60 Years

Roundhouse Crosstalk
16/07/2021 24 min Temporada 2 Episodio 10

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Episode Synopsis

In this week's episode, listen to CSRM staff interview Leroy Wallace Jr. And his son, Leroy Wallace III about their shared story with the railroad. Kept from working as a higher-up because of his race, Leroy’s son has gone on to work on the Napa Valley Wine Train. Hear about their lives and how multiple generations are affected by the railroad in distinct ways. 
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