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Discussing the book "The Last Empire: DeBeers, Diamonds, and the World" with the author, editor and columnist Stefan Kanfer

BROADCAST: Aug. 16, 1993 | DURATION: 00:56:14

Details

Broadcast Date
Aug. 16, 1993

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

Duration
56 minutes, 14 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Travel & Culture - South Africa Working, Labor, Economy

People

Journalists Authors, Writers

Tags

Kanfer, Stefan--Interviews Kanfer, Stefan. Last empire. De Beers Consolidated Mines--History. Diamond mines and mining--History.--South Africa Journalists--United States--20th century--Interviews Editors--United States--20th century--Interviews WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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