Helene Schwartz Kenvin discusses her book "Lawyering"

BROADCAST: Jan. 23, 1976 | DURATION: 00:53:05

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Synopsis

The book "Lawyering" is an autobiography by Helene Schwartz Kenvin. The book includes Kenvin's background and the different cases which she was apart of. Kenvin did not want to be a lawyer but witnessing unfairness, within our nation of laws is what pushed her into the legal profession.

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Broadcast Date
Jan. 23, 1976

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 53 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
53 minutes, 5 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Law, Crime, Prison

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Helene Schwartz Kenvin discusses her book "Lawyering"

Synopsis

The book "Lawyering" is an autobiography by Helene Schwartz Kenvin. The book includes Kenvin's background and the different cases which she was apart of. Kenvin did not want to be a lawyer but witnessing unfairness, within our nation of laws is what pushed her into the legal profession.

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