Interviewer
Robert D. Sawrey
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Description
This interview is one of series conducted concerning the Oral History of Appalachia. At the time of the interview, Colonel Howard R. Browne was the head of the National Central Alarm Systems, Inc and the National Detective Bureau in Huntington. The bulk of the interview consists of very detailed discussions of security services, including detective work and alarm systems. He also discusses: his family; coal mines; a small section on cab & bus companies; a china and dinnerware company; numerous other companies and businesses he worked for (including a radio program); some discussion of politics and politicians; and some information about the history of security systems.
Publication Date
1983
Identifier
OH64-310
Type
Text
Comments
Interview is included in the Marshall University Oral History Collection. The index number is OH64-310.
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Educational use only, no other permissions given. Copyright to this resource is held by the content creator, author, artist or other entity, and is provided here for educational purposes only. It may not be reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission of the copyright owner.
Recommended Citation
Marshall University Special Collections, OH64-310, Huntington, WV.
Library of Congress Subjects
Browne, Howard R., 1913-2003 -- Autobiography.
National Central Alarm Systems -- Oral histories.
National Detective Bureau -- Oral histories.
Private security services -- Oral histories.
Business enterprises -- Oral histories.