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Discussing the book, "Taken on Trust" with the author Terry Waite

BROADCAST: Oct. 22, 1993 | DURATION: 00:54:20

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Synopsis

A hostage negotiator for the Archbishop of Canterbury, Waite was himself taken hostage in Lebanon in 1987 and held for 1,760 days.

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 22, 1993

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

Duration
54 minutes, 20 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Pacifists, Peace Activists & Anti-Bomb Activism Theology, Religion, Religious Organizations World History & Politics

People

Religious personnel Authors, Writers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Waite, Terry--Interviews Waite, Terry. Taken on trust. Waite, Terry. Church of England. Church Army--Biography. Evangelists--Biography.--England Hostages--Biography.--Lebanon Hostages--Biography.--England Hostages--England--20th century--Interviews Radio programs. Audiotapes.

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