Bridges Digital Archive: Audio and Video Recordings
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Document Type
Oral History
Publication Date
1-31-2018
Abstract
In this interview, Joseph Mays is the guest. After being stationed in Japan, Mays goes to Norton Air Force Base in San Bernardino in 1974. There, he brought his love of motorcycles from Japan and eventually joined a club called the Black Fox. After being accepted into the club, Mays later took over as club president for a year. Mays also talks about connecting with law enforcement and holding dances with other motorcycle clubs. Due to him having to return to the military, he left the club with enough supplies, and the lease paid for six months. However, Black Fox disbanded after those six months and never was renewed. The interview ends with Mays talking about meeting other motorcycle clubs and even some motorcycle gangs. Though they were run-ins, Mays said he learned from these gangs and created peaceful relationships between them and his club.
Recommended Citation
Wilmer Amina Carter Foundation, "Joseph Mays (January 31, 2018)" (2018). Bridges Digital Archive: Audio and Video Recordings. 54.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/bridges/54
