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Roller Skating Association, 2001

Interviewee
Nazzaro, Joseph February 16, 2001 

Call Number
01-003

Physical Description

20 pages; 2 tapes, 1 7/8 ips; index; 5 letters, 1 photograph of interviewee

Interviewer
Henry, Robin

Access Status

Open

Scope and Content Note

In this interview, Joseph Nazzaro talks about his involvement in the roller skating industry. He developed a floor wax called Roll-on, which revolutionized both recreational and professional rollerskating. Nazzaro also comments on different skating competitions like the Gold Skate Classic, in which he participated to improve the public image of roller skating.

  • Keywords
    • Corporation Names
    • Society of Roller Skating Teachers of America
    • United States Federation of Amateur Roller Skaters
    • Occupation Names
    • professional roller skater
    • roller skating rink owner
    • Personal Names
    • Anselmi, Albert
    • Pickard, George H.
    • Rosee, Irwin
    • Shattenkerk, Cliff
    • Shattuck, Red
    • Van Roekel, Bud
    • Subjects
    • The Beatles
    • big band Era
    • floor wax
    • Gold Skate Classic
    • roller blades
    • skate dancing
    • star program