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An interview with Rogers E.M. Whitaker

BROADCAST: Nov. 19, 1974 | DURATION: 00:41:57

Synopsis

Discussing the book, All Aboard with E. M. Frimbo: World's Greatest Railroad Buff, published in 1974. Whitaker is critical of changes in rail services and public transportation.

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

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 19, 1974

Duration
41 minutes, 57 seconds

Topics

American History & Politics Working, Labor, Economy Technology

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Whitaker, Rogers E, M.--Interviews All aboard with E. M. Frimbo Railroads Audiotapes Radio programs Whitaker, Rogers E. M.,-- interviewee Transportation Public transportation Penn Central Transportation Company Railways Railroad stations Railroad companies Public services Transit Transit facilities Railroad trains Trains Amtrak

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