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Interview with Father John O'Brien

BROADCAST: 1969 | DURATION: 00:49:21

Synopsis

Father John O'Brien discusses Humanae Vitae. Includes an interview of a nameless Catholic mother.

Details

Broadcast Date
1969

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 50 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
49 minutes, 21 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Theology, Religion, Religious Organizations Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health Feminism, Women, Women's Studies

Tags

Radio programs. O'Brien, John Audiotapes. Pope Paul VI Contraceptives Catholic Church--Clergy--United States--20th century--Interviews Catholic Church--Doctrines--History Celibacy--Catholic Church Priesthood--Catholic Church Birth control pills Humanae vitae (Catholic Church. Pope (1963-1978 : Paul VI)) Pope John XXIII Religion and politics Theology Family Planning in an Exploding Population Vatican Council. Natural family planning. National Association for Pastoral Renewal

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