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John T. Scopes discusses the "Scopes Monkey Trial" of 1925

BROADCAST: Oct. 20, 1960 | DURATION: 00:24:48

Synopsis

John T. Scopes was a young teacher who taught biology. He was arrested because in Tennessee, no theory of the origin of man could be taught in schools. Clarence Darrow, an attorney from Chicago, defended Scopes in the "Scopes Monkey Trial" of 1925. Scopes was found guilty and was fined $100.

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 20, 1960

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 29 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
24 minutes, 48 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Education Law, Crime, Prison Childhood & Youth Theology, Religion, Religious Organizations

People

Educators

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Scopes, John T.--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Scopes, John T.,-- interviewee Darrow, Clarence Evolution (Biology) Biology teacher Tennessee Scopes Monkey Trial of 1925

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