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Discussing the book "Rusted Dreams: Hard Times in the Steel Community" with one of the book's authors, Roberta Lynch

BROADCAST: Mar. 19, 1987 | DURATION: 00:52:34

Synopsis

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 19, 1987

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

Duration
52 minutes, 34 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Chicago Urban Life Working, Labor, Economy

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Lynch, Roberta--Interviews Lynch, Roberta. Rusted dreams. Unemployment--Illinois--Chicago. Plant shutdowns--Illinois--Chicago. Women authors, American Chicago (Ill.)--Economic conditions--20th century. South Chicago (Chicago, Ill.)--Economic con WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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