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Discussing the book "Freedom's Champion - Elijah Lovejoy" with the author, former Illinois Senator Paul Simon

BROADCAST: Dec. 15, 1997 | DURATION: 00:55:59

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Details

Broadcast Date
Dec. 15, 1997

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

Duration
55 minutes, 59 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Civil Rights American History & Politics African American History & Culture Theology, Religion, Religious Organizations

People

Social Reformers Government Authors, Writers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Simon, Paul, 1928-2003--Interviews Simon, Paul, 1928-2003. Freedom's champion--Elijah Lovejoy. Lovejoy, Elijah P. (Elijah Parish), 1802-1837 Abolitionists--Illinois--Alton--Biography. Riots--History--Illinois--Alton--19th century. Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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