Evelyn Benzo [DIGITIZED], circa 1998
Scope and Contents
In this recording, David Demarest and Evelyn Benzo discuss Benzo's family, her childhood in North Braddock, and life in Braddock, PA as they drive around in a car and walk the streets of Braddock together.
Dates
- circa 1998
Creator
- From the Collection: Demarest, David P. , 1931-2011 (Person)
Biographical / Historical
Evelyn Benzo is a former state representative for Pennsylvania's 34th Legislative District, which includes East Pittsburgh, Wilkinsburg, and Pittsburgh Ward 13. She also served on the board of the Braddock Carnegie Library for many years, and worked with others in the Braddock Fields Historical Society to save the Braddock Carnegie Library from demolition. She was also member of the Tri-Boro Development Forum's Carrie Furnace Site steering committee.
Extent
From the Collection: 5 Linear feet (5 linear feet (2.5 boxes of papers, 2 boxes of audiotapes, .5 boxes of videotapes))
Language
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Carnegie Mellon University Archives Repository