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Discussing the development of the Southern School, Chicago's only alternative for students kicked out of the public schools, with founder and educator Patrick Zimmerman

BROADCAST: Oct. 20, 1976 | DURATION: 00:50:43

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Broadcast Date
Oct. 20, 1976

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

Duration
50 minutes, 43 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Childhood & Youth Chicago Urban Life

People

Educators Students Academics Business People

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