Ernest Besig
White male. Born May 30, 1904, in Albany, New York. Founder and Executive Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California from 1934 to 1971. Fought for civil rights throughout his career, and was involved in the General Strike in San Francisco, the McCarthy Era, and the Free Speech, civil rights, and anti-war movements. Represented Fred Korematsu in 1942 in his case against the United States government.
Interviews
Ernest Besig Interview — ddr-densho-1002-3
October 1, 1992.
San Francisco, California.
01:07:17 — 14 segments.
01:07:17 — 14 segments.
