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Hadley, Hurtis Mixon, Sr., 1942-

 Person

Biographical Note

Hurtis Hadley was the owner of the Milwaukie Pastry Kitchen from 1977-1985. It was the first Black-owned bakery in Oregon. In 1967, Hurtis became the first Black Oregonian to graduate from PCC’s Bakers Apprenticeship program. In 1970, Hurtis became the first Black bakery manager in Oregon, and the first Black bakery trainer in Oregon for the Albertsons corporation.

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Oral history interview with Dorothy J. and Hurtis M. Hadley, Sr.

 Collection
Identifier: SR 1406
Abstract

Oral history interview with Dorothy J. Hadley and Hurtis M. Hadley, Sr., conducted by Sarah Harris on November 19, 2021. The Hadleys discuss owning and operating the Milwaukie Pastry Kitchen from 1977 to 1985. The Pastry Kitchen was the first Black-owned bakery in the state of Oregon.

Dates: 2021 November 19