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Herbert Kohl discusses Myles Horton and the book "The Long Haul: An Autobiography"

BROADCAST: Apr. 5, 1990 | DURATION: 00:54:45

Synopsis

Progressive educator Herbert Kohl discusses educator and founder of the Highlander Folk School Myles Horton and the book about him, "The Long Haul: An Autobiography." The book was written by Herbert Kohl and his wife, Judith Kohl.

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 5, 1990

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

Duration
54 minutes, 45 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Education Race Relations Working, Labor, Economy Community Activism & Social Reform

People

Authors, Writers Educators Academics

Tags

Kohl, Herbert R.---Interviews Kohl, Herbert R. Long haul. Horton, Myles, 1905-. Long haul. Highlander Folk School (Monteagle, Tenn.)--History. School administrators--Biography.--Tennessee Biographers--United States--20th century--Interviews Education WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs. Appalachian region Parks, Rosa, 1913-2005 Black beauticians King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968 American Civil Rights Movement Voting rights Adult literacy programs Race relations Poverty Violence

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