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David T. Dellinger discusses his book "From Yale to Jail"

BROADCAST: Apr. 23, 1993 | DURATION: 00:49:01

Synopsis

The early influences of his father, his time in prison, and a bomb being sent to his home are among the topics covered in Dellinger’s book, “From Yale to Jail: The Story of a Moral Dissenter”. Dellinger is best known for being one of the Chicago Eight. He recalls a time in Lincoln Park, IL when he was warned to get out of there quickly because the police were told to attack Dellinger and his group.

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 23, 1993

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
49 minutes, 1 second

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

American History & Politics Chicago Advocacy Urban Life

People

Authors, Writers Social Reformers

Tags

Dellinger, David T. , 1915-2004 ---Interviews Dellinger, David T., 1915-. From Yale to jail. Radicals--Biography.--United States Nonviolence Biographers--United States--20th century--Interviews Autobiography. United States--Social conditions--1960- WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs. Conscientous objector Yale University Vietnam War, 1961-1975 Conspiracy Eight Chicago Eight Daley, Richard J., 1902-1976

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