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Interviewing political activist Frank Wilkinson, chairman of the National Committee Against Repressive Legislation (NCARL)

BROADCAST: Mar. 7, 1984 | DURATION: 00:55:24

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Synopsis

NCARL was formed to fight the McCarthyism of the 1950s and 1960s, and today continues to work to protect civil liberties.

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 7, 1984

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

Duration
55 minutes, 24 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Civil Rights Advocacy

People

Social Reformers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Wilkinson, Frank--Interviews National Committee against Repressive Legislation (U.S.) Freedom of speech--United States. Freedom of the press--United States. Civil rights--United States Political activists--United States--20th century--Interviews Radio programs. Audiotapes.

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