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Interviewing Earl B. Dickerson, a Chicago lawyer

BROADCAST: Oct. 28, 1975 | DURATION: 00:40:10

Synopsis

The distinguished lawyer and former Chicago alderman reflects on his long career, before being honored at an NAACP Legal Defense Fund event at the Continental Plaza Hotel. Studs includes a clip of W.E.B. DuBois speaking.

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

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 28, 1975

Duration
40 minutes, 10 seconds

Topics

Civil Rights Chicago American History & Politics African American History & Culture

People

Legal personnel

Tags

Dickerson, Earl B (Earl Burrus), 1891-1986--Interviews African Americans--Civil rights--History--20th century. African American lawyers--Illinois--Chicago--Interviews Audiotapes Radio programs Dickerson, Earl B. 1891-1986--Interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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