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Growing Up Poor in Irish Boston

IRISH BOSTON

1939 – Today

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Hotel Commander, 12 Year Old Busboy, Episode 174

My first paying job, as a busboy at 12, was secured by my lying about my too young age to get a Social Security card.  The restaurant at the classy Hotel Commander in Harvard Square was the employer. My big brother was instrumental. that was 74 years ago. I am old but not dead! 

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