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Discussing the Chernobyl disaster with Dr. Christine K. Cassel and Dr. Michael McCally

BROADCAST: Jul. 1, 1986 | DURATION: 00:52:02

Details

Broadcast Date
Jul. 1, 1986

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

Duration
52 minutes, 2 seconds

Ownership
Chicago History Museum

Topics

World History & Politics Travel & Culture - General Science and Science Writers Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health

People

Medical personnel

Tags

Cassel, Christine K.--Interviews. McCally, Michael--Interviews. Chernobyl Nuclear Accident, Chornobyl', Ukraine, 1986. Nuclear accidents--Ukraine--20th century. Physicians--20th century--Interviews. Audiotapes. Radio programs Cassel, Christine K., interviewee. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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