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John A. McDermott and Sister Mary Peter discuss Catholic Church's Participation in Civil Rights Movement

BROADCAST: Sep. 15, 1965 | DURATION: 00:54:18

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Synopsis

John A. McDermott and Sister Mary Peters discuss Catholic Church's Participation in Civil Rights Movement. Includes interview with unknown Catholic man opposed to nuns' and priests' involvement. Includes song "It Isn't Nice" by Judy Collins.

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 15, 1965

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 54.20 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
54 minutes, 18 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Civil Rights Advocacy Chicago Urban Life Community Activism & Social Reform Theology, Religion, Religious Organizations

People

Religious personnel Social Reformers

Tags

McDermott, John A--Interviews Peter, Mary Catholics--Illinois--Chicago--20th century. Chicago (Ill.)--Race relations--20th century. Audiotapes. Radio programs. McDermott, John A,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Church and civil rights Civil rights Civil rights activists Nuns--United States--20th century--Interviews Education Services of National Catholic Conference for Interracial Justice Catholic Interracial Council of Chicago Collins, Judy, 1939-. It Isn't Nice. Christianity and politics--History--United States--20th century. New Testament Veronica Community activism Political activism Christian obligations Racial segregation McLachlan, Dame Laurentia, 1866-1953. Claudel, Paul Washington D.C. Civilization, modern--Moral and ethical aspects. Communal morality Urban poor--United States. Class struggle Poverty Project Cabrini Curriculum William, Sister Mary Traxler, Margaret Ellen

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