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A conversation with Susan Robeson

BROADCAST: Jan. 11, 1981 | DURATION: 00:40:08

Synopsis

The American author, producer, and granddaughter of Paul Robeson joins Studs to discuss her book, The Whole World in His Hands: a Pictorial Biography of Paul Robeson.

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

Details

Broadcast Date
Jan. 11, 1981

Duration
40 minutes, 8 seconds

Topics

African American History & Culture

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Robeson, Susan, 1953- Robeson, Paul, 1898-1976 Robeson, Susan, 1953- Whole world in his hands. Authors, American Audiotapes Radio programs

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