Interview with Sir Allen Lane

BROADCAST: 1962 | DURATION: 00:28:23

Synopsis

Studs discusses labor with Sir Allen Lane's driver, Clifford Bosley, while Studs was visiting the UK in 1962. Studs and Bosley discusses life in Wales for coal mining families. Topics include literacy, camaraderie, singing, health concerns, and culture amongst colliers and their families.

Details

Broadcast Date
1962

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 5 in.

Duration
28 minutes, 23 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Travel & Culture - United Kingdom Literature Working, Labor, Economy

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Interview with Sir Allen Lane

Synopsis

Studs discusses labor with Sir Allen Lane's driver, Clifford Bosley, while Studs was visiting the UK in 1962. Studs and Bosley discusses life in Wales for coal mining families. Topics include literacy, camaraderie, singing, health concerns, and culture amongst colliers and their families.

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