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Discussing the book "A Worthy Tradition: Freedom of Speech in America," with the editor Jamie Kalven : part 1

BROADCAST: Dec. 27, 1988 | DURATION: 00:56:11

Details

Broadcast Date
Dec. 27, 1988

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

Duration
56 minutes, 11 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

American History & Politics Law, Crime, Prison

People

Social Reformers Journalists

Tags

Kalven, Jamie--Interviews Kalven, Jamie. Worthy tradition. Freedom of speech--History.--United States Editors--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Kalven, Jamie,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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