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Discussing Chicago mobster Murray "the Camel" Humphreys and other noted figures of Welsh ancestry with John Morgan

BROADCAST: May. 16, 1983 | DURATION: 00:55:58

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Broadcast Date
May. 16, 1983

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

Duration
55 minutes, 58 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Law, Crime, Prison Chicago Urban Life

People

Producers and Directors Authors, Writers

Tags

Morgan, John, 1929---Interviews Humphreys, Murray, 1899-1965. Criminals--Biography.--Illinois--Chicago Welsh Americans. Motion picture producers and directors--United States--20th century--Interviews Authors--United States--20th century--Interviews WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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