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Irwin St. John Tucker and Carolyn Ashbaugh discuss labor history and Lucy Parsons

BROADCAST: Apr. 4, 1977 | DURATION: 00:55:23

Synopsis

Friar Tuck, as he was also known, was very active in socialist causes in Chicago. In the sweatshops, working fourteen or fifteen hours was the norm. Carolyn Ashbaugh's book "Lucy Parsons" goes over Parsons' movement for the 8-hour work day.

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 4, 1977

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

Duration
55 minutes, 23 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Community Activism & Social Reform Theology, Religion, Religious Organizations Poetry Chicago

People

Religious personnel Authors, Writers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Tucker, Irwin St. John, 1886-1982--Interviews Ashbaugh, Carolyn--Interviews Ashbaugh, Carolyn. Lucy Parsons. Parsons, Lucy E. (Lucy Eldine), 1853-1942--Biography. Working class--Illinois--Chicago. Anarchists--Illinois--Chicago. Priests--United States Audiotapes. Radio programs. Haymarket riot Sweatshops Eight-hour work day Parsons, Albert

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