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Interviewing Bob "Doc" Graham ; part 1

DURATION: 01:18:23

Synopsis

Discussing life in Chicago and its underworld in the 1930s, longer interview that was the basis of his Hard Times book appearance.

Details

Duration
1 hour, 18 minutes, 23 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

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

Topics

Chicago Urban Life Great Depression Law, Crime, Prison

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Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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