Feinstein, Solomon
- Object Type
- Oral history
- Object ID
- 14694
- Date
- April 14 2008
- Description
- Solomon Feinstein (1920- ) grew up in Brownsville, Brooklyn. After finishing at the School of Aviation Trades, Feinstein worked on office machines for the Allied Addressing Machine Company. In 1941, he moved to Washington, DC where he stayed until he received notice of employment from the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Feinstein retired to Florida in 1983. He worked at the Yard for three and a half years, beginning as an apprentice machinist. He discussed his education and family background as well as his tenure at the Yard. While at the Yard Feinstein worked in Shop 31. He recalled security at the Navy Yard, food vendors outside the gates, life on Sands Street, general working conditions, the launching of the USS Missouri and making repairs on the USS Franklin. He left the Yard after a back injury, when he was recommended for light duty work, but since none was available he asked for his release.
- Related Collection
- Brooklyn Navy Yard Oral History Project
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