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Bess Myerson discusses her career

BROADCAST: Jun. 12, 1974 | DURATION: 00:56:50

Synopsis

Bess Myerson discusses her career including her experiences as Miss America and as Commissioner of Consumer Affairs for New York City.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 12, 1974

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 56.07 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
56 minutes, 50 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Working, Labor, Economy Feminism, Women, Women's Studies Law, Crime, Prison

People

Business People

Tags

Radio programs. Myerson, Bess, Interviews Consumer education--United States. Consumer protection--United States. Women consumers--United States. Audiotapes. Myerson, Bess,-- interviewee Miss America pageants Consumer affairs Consumerism Antisemitism Commissioner of Consumer Affairs

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