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A conversation with Douglas Harper

BROADCAST: Jun. 24, 1982 | DURATION: 00:48:12

Synopsis

The sociologist and photographer spent four years traveling by freight train to gain understanding of the men described in this book, Good Company: A Tramp Life.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 24, 1982

Duration
48 minutes, 12 seconds

Topics

American History & Politics Anthropology & Sociology Working, Labor, Economy

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Harper, Douglas Good company. Authors, American Audiotapes Radio programs WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) American railroads Tramps

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