Oral History Interview, Joseph Latham (1599)

Abstract

In his December 2016 interview with August Hirschboeck, Joseph Latham described his experiences working in the restaurant industry, both as a server and in other related positions. He spoke first on how he got started in the industry, then on his frustrations, rewarding experiences, and goals for the future. Key commentary included his posits about how his gay identity and outwardly feminine expression play into his workplace experience, as well as his insights into the benefits and downfalls of being paid on a tipped wage. Hirschboeck conducted this interview for inclusion into the UW-Madison Oral History Program, as part of the History 201: Historian’s Craft Oral History Project.