Leland Childs's interview of Paul Harris in Tuskegee, Alabama, 20 December 1945. Harris described the origin, purpose and future of Rotary.

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Listen to Paul Harris as he describes how Rotary really began, in his own words, recorded, in 1945, and now for you to hear with your own ears.

Leland Childs's interview of Paul Harris in Tuskegee, Alabama, 20 December 1945. Harris described the origin, purpose and future of Rotary. (MP3) Part I 14:00 Part II 4:00

A transcription of the interview was made available in a small brochure (possibly by RC Tuskegee or then district 164). The transcript is attached in this PDF.

Courtesy of Rotary International with a grant from Rotary Global History Fellowship http://www.rghf.org/grants/recipients/2009/archives0909.htm questions about these audio pieces can be directed to Rotary History and Archives staff - history@rotary.org

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