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A conversation with Samuel Pisar

BROADCAST: Aug. 1, 1980 | DURATION: 00:52:34

Synopsis

The Polish-American lawyer, author, and Holocaust survivor reflects on his time in concentration camps during World War II, as depicted in his memoir, Of Blood and Hope.

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

Details

Broadcast Date
Aug. 1, 1980

Duration
52 minutes, 34 seconds

Topics

World History & Politics World War II Theology, Religion, Religious Organizations

People

Legal personnel

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Pisar, Samuel--Interviews Pisar, Samuel. Of blood and hope. Jews--Biography.--France Holocaust, Jewish (1939-1945)--Personal narratives.--Poland Audiotapes Radio programs Pisar, Samuel,-- interviewee Auschwitz (Concentration camp)

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