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Discussing the book "Previous Convictions: A Journey Through the 1950s" with the author, journalist Nora Sayre

BROADCAST: Oct. 11, 1996 | DURATION: 00:52:45

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Broadcast Date
Oct. 11, 1996

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

Duration
52 minutes, 45 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Film Childhood & Youth American History & Politics

People

Authors, Writers Journalists

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WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Sayre, Nora--Interviews Sayre, Nora. Previous convictions. Sayre, Nora--Childhood and youth. Anti-communist movements--History.--United States Authors, American--Political and social views.--20th century Radicalism--History--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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