Jill Nelson discusses her book "Volunteer Slavery"

BROADCAST: Jul. 14, 1993 | DURATION: 00:52:17

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Synopsis

Family and family secrets like Ms. Nelson's bout with alcoholism or her sister's mental health issues are covered in the book. Working for the Washington Post, she thought would be the highlight of her career, however, she talks about losing her journalistic integrity while working at that environment.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jul. 14, 1993

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

Duration
52 minutes, 17 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Childhood & Youth Journalism & Broadcasting Working, Labor, Economy

People

Journalists Authors, Writers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Nelson, Jill, 1952---Interviews Nelson, Jill, 1952-. Volunteer slavery. Washington Post Company. African American journalists--Washington (D.C.)--Biography. African American women--Washington (D.C.)--Biography. African American women journalists. Audiotapes. Ben Bradlee Alcoholism Mental health Family Integrity

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