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Discussing and reading from the book "Speak Now Against the Day: The Generation Before the Civil Rights Movement in the South" with journalist and author John Egerton

BROADCAST: Nov. 3, 1994 | DURATION: 00:53:22

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 3, 1994

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

Duration
53 minutes, 22 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Civil Rights American History & Politics

People

Social Reformers Journalists

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Egerton, John--Interviews Egerton, John. Speak now against the day. Civil rights workers--History--Southern States--20th century. Civil rights workers--Biography.--Southern States Civil rights movements--History--Southern States--20th century. Audiotapes. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Radio programs.

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