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Interviewing Theo-Ben Gurirab

BROADCAST: 1970 | DURATION: 00:46:48

Synopsis

Temple University student and future politician and statesman Theo-Ben Gurirab discusses his homeland Namibia. Studs includes a clip of South African activist Albert John Luthuli.

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

Details

Broadcast Date
1970

Duration
46 minutes, 48 seconds

Topics

Anthropology & Sociology Travel & Culture - General Race Relations Travel & Culture - South Africa

Tags

Gurirab, Theo-Ben Namibia--Social conditions--20th century. Audiotapes Radio programs WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Chief Albert John Mvumbi Luthuli

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