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Discussing the book "Fire On The Prairie: Chicago's Harold Washington and the Politics of Race" with Gary Rivlin

BROADCAST: Mar. 26, 1992 | DURATION: 00:54:25

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 26, 1992

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

Duration
54 minutes, 25 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Chicago Urban Life African American History & Culture American History & Politics

People

Journalists Government Authors, Writers

Tags

Rivlin, Gary--Interviews Washington, Harold, 1922-1987 Rivlin, Gary. Fire on the prairie. African American mayors--Illinois--Chicago. Journalists--United States--20th century--Interviews Chicago (Ill.)--Politics and government--1951- Chicago (Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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