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In conversation with Michael Harrington, author of "The Other America: Poverty in the United States," and Ralph Helstein, a union leader

BROADCAST: Feb. 17, 1977 | DURATION: 00:53:56

Synopsis

Interviewing Michael Harrington, author of "The Other America: Poverty in the United States," and Ralph Helstein, a union leader.

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 17, 1977

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 53.45 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
53 minutes, 56 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Working, Labor, Economy

People

Workers

Tags

Harrington, Michael, 1928-.Other America. Harrington, Michael, 1928---Interviews Helstein, Ralph.--Interviews Labor unions--Officials and employees--United States--20th century--Interviews Packing-house workers--Labor unions--United States. Poverty WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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