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Discussing the book "Journey to Nowhere: The Saga of the New Underclass" with one of the book's creators, photographer Michael Williamson

BROADCAST: May. 9, 1985 | DURATION: 00:53:54

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Details

Broadcast Date
May. 9, 1985

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

Duration
53 minutes, 54 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Visual Arts Working, Labor, Economy

People

Artists

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Williamson, Michael, 1957---Interviews Williamson, Michael, 1957-. Journey to nowhere. Unemployed--United States. Photographers--United States--20th century--Interviews United States--Economic conditions--1981-2001 United States--Social conditions Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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