Oral History Interview with Mundaplackel George Thomas

DESCRIPTION
Oral history interview with Mundaplackel George Thomas, conducted by Philadelphia Fellow Sherry Thomas.

MG Thomas is retired and lives in the Philadelphia area. In 1985, he moved to Philadelphia from India via Houston, Texas. He details his decision to immigrate in order to financially support his family in India as the oldest son. He discusses his time working in Cardone Industries, an auto parts manufacturer, well known for employing newly arrived Malayalis and other immigrants, to Philadelphia. MG then finished his career after 17 years at SEPTA, Philadelphia’s public transit authority, contributing to the fabric of Philadelphia’s history.

Photo: MG Thomas' Student ID from Computer Learning Centers.

AUDIO
Duration: 01:10:42

ADDITIONAL METADATA
Date: August 26, 2022
Subject(s): Mundaplackel George Thomas
Type: Oral History
Language: English
Creator: Sherry Thomas
Location: Warminster, Pennsylvania

PROVENANCE
Collection: Sherry Thomas Fellowship Project
Item History: 2024-02-28 (created); 2024-04-16 (modified)

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