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Fred Morris discusses his time working in the rural churches in Brazil

BROADCAST: Nov. 14, 1974 | DURATION: 00:53:27

Synopsis

Content Warning: This conversation includes graphic descriptions of physical abuse. 

A Methodist minister, Fred Morris, talks about the 11 years he lived in Brazil. Morris found it difficult to preach to the poor people whose children were dying of starvation. Morris also talks about the time he was abducted and tortured.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 14, 1974

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 56.35 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
53 minutes, 27 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Travel & Culture - General Journalism & Broadcasting Anthropology & Sociology Urban Life

People

Religious personnel

Tags

Morris, Fred--Interviews Brazil--Social conditions--20th century. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Recife, Brazil Goulart, Joao Wright, Paul Stuart

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