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Fred Christy and Frank Carney discuss life in Chicago ; part 1

BROADCAST: 1968 | DURATION: 00:54:36

Synopsis

Fred Christy and Frank Carney discuss life, family, youth, and demographics in Chicago. Includes Studs Terkel interviewing a group of teenagers who call themselves the D.J.'s. about their life and ambitions.

Details

Broadcast Date
1968

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 5 in.

Duration
54 minutes, 36 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Chicago Urban Life Race Relations Childhood & Youth Law, Crime, Prison

Tags

Carney, Frank Christy, Fred. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Chicago, Illinois West Side (Chicago, Ill.) Demographics Social classes--United States Race relations Adolescents Youth Employment Delinquents Clubs Gangs Extension workers Youth development Chicago youth development Crime McKinley High School The D.J.'s

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