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Discussing Oxfam's work in Nicaragua with Joseph Short, M.D.

BROADCAST: Mar. 7, 1984 | DURATION: 00:55:44

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Synopsis

Oxfam partners with local organizations and provides funding and technical expertise to help find lasting solutions to poverty, suffering, and social and economic injustice.

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 7, 1984

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

Duration
55 minutes, 44 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Advocacy Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health Working, Labor, Economy

People

Medical personnel

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Short, Joseph N.--Interviews Oxfam. Physicians--United States--20th century--Interviews Economic assistance--Nicaragua. Developing countries. Nicaragua--Economic conditions--1979- Nicaragua--Social conditions--1979- Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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