Auto-Lite Strike - Cultural References

Cultural References

The Soledad Brothers' song "Mean Ol' Toledo" recounts the story of the Electric Auto-Lite strike of 1934.

There is also a Seattle-based band named Autolite Strike. Each of the three band members' great-grandfathers fought the National Guard during the 1934 strike.

As of April 7, 2007, the Autolite company web site —now a brand owned by Honeywell—does not mention the 1934 strike.

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