Cobb County Oral History Series - 1973 - 2005 (audio excerpts)

The Department of Museums, Archives & Rare Books presents the Cobb County Oral History Series.The coming of the Bell Aircraft Company in 1942 transformed Cobb County from a relatively small, rural society into a large, affluent, sophisticated suburban county. Thomas Scott conducts an interview with Harold Mintz, an employee of the Bell Air Craft Corporation. Harold Mintz discusses life as a worker at Bell during WWII and the actions taken after the war ended.

The Department of Museums, Archives & Rare Books presents the Cobb County Oral History Series. Thomas A. Scott conducts an interview with Dorothy Odom, an employee in the personnel department at the Bell Aircraft plant in Marietta during World War II. Dorothy Odom is an Atlanta native that began working around 1943. Her duties at Bell included processing people and making sure that they provided the proper paper work to be employed.

The Department of Museums, Archives & Rare Books presents the Cobb County Oral History Series. Thomas A. Scott conducts an interview with David E. Miller, a former employee of Bell Aircraft plant during World War II. David E. Miller provides background information of his life and working at Bell Aircraft. The coming of the Bell Aircraft Company in 1942 transformed Cobb County from a relatively small, rural society into a large, affluent, sophisticated suburban county. David E. Miller reflects on life during WWII and speaks on the growth of Cobb County.

The Department of Museums, Archives & Rare Books presents the Cobb County Oral History Series.The coming of the Bell Aircraft Company in 1942 transformed Cobb County from a relatively small, rural society into a large, affluent, sophisticated suburban county. Thomas Bockman was hired as a Draftsman at Bell. He discusses the different departments at Bell and his position in the administrations department. Thomas Bockman talks about the different types of workers from the really young to older men in their 50's. The impact of Bell Aircraft is highlighted in this interview. Not only did Bell provide employment opportunities,but the training gained from working at Bell was applicable to many jobs after the war.

The Department of Museums, Archives & Rare Books presents the Cobb County Oral History Series. Thomas A. Scott conducts an interview with Richard Croop, an employee of the Bell Bomber Corporation in Buffalo and Marietta during World War II. Richard Croop began his journey with Bell Aircraft as a Lead Man in Buffalo around 1939-1940. Richard Croop worked at The Elmwood Avenue plant when Bell Aircraft began and later moved to the Marietta plant. He speaks on the opening of the plant and his life as an employer of Bell Aircraft. He also discusses adjusting to southern life and the growth of Bell.

The Department of Museums, Archives & Rare Books presents the Cobb County Oral History Series. Thomas A. Scott conducts an interview with William G. Gisel, former President of Bell Aircraft Corporation. William G. Gisel began working at Bell in 1940, he later moved up to the accounting department and set up the pay roll department in Marietta. Bill Gisel reflects on his time at Bell and discusses race relations as far as hired employees from the North adapting to the life style of the south.

The Department of Museums, Archives & Rare Books presents the Cobb County Oral History Series. Kathryn A. Kelley conducts an interview with Ernestine J. Slade, an African American woman employed at Bell Aircraft. Prior to working at Bell, Ernestine Slade worked as a housekeeper and a laundry worker. She speaks about the difficulties faced by African Americans, and the obstacles associated with working at the Bell Bomber Plant. She also discusses the differences in availability of jobs for African Americans and Caucasians. Ernestine Slade worked in the Finishing Department and worked at Bell for about two years.