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Discussing the book "The Second Oldest Profession: Spies and Spying in the Twentieth Century" with Phillip Knightley

BROADCAST: Feb. 13, 1987 | DURATION: 00:55:30

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 13, 1987

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

Duration
55 minutes, 30 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature

People

Journalists Authors, Writers

Tags

Knightley, Phillip--Interviews Knightley, Phillip. Second oldest profession. Espionage--History--20th century. Journalists--Australia--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Knightley, Phillip,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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