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John Ray, Jimmy Ray and Henry discuss life in Chicago; part 2

BROADCAST: 1968 | DURATION: 00:30:46

Synopsis

Jimmy Ray, John Ray, and Henry discuss their personal feelings on a variety of topics including religion, every day life, and what an ideal world looks like.

Details

Broadcast Date
1968

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 5 in.

Duration
30 minutes, 46 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Chicago Urban Life Working, Labor, Economy African American History & Culture

People

Workers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Ray, John Ray, Jimmy Audiotapes. Radio programs. Job prospects Personal religious beliefs Everyday life Family structure

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