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Florence Scala and Studs Terkel on the site of Hull House as it is dismantled ; part 1

BROADCAST: Jul. 9, 1963 | DURATION: 00:37:42

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Synopsis

Florence Scala gives Studs Terkel a guided tour of the area around Hull House. Terkel talks to people in the neighborhood. Mr. Briata spoke of how he would go to Hull House once a week to take a bath. Mrs. Picardi liked the area because it had good schools for her kids. Together they visit Scala's favorite butcher, who will have to relocate his business after 40 years.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jul. 9, 1963

Physical Format
2 sound tape reels (ca. 75 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
37 minutes, 42 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Community Activism & Social Reform Chicago Architecture, Design, Urban Planning Urban Life

People

Social Reformers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Scala, Florence--Interviews Hull House Association Social reformers--Illinois--Chicago. Community centers--Illinois--Chicago. Chicago (Ill.)--Social conditions--20th century. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Scala, Florence,-- interviewee

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