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Labor worker Mike LaVelle discusses work in the steel industry ; part 1

DURATION: 01:06:47

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Details

Duration
1 hour, 6 minutes, 47 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

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

Topics

Chicago Urban Life Working, Labor, Economy

People

Workers

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LaVelle, Mike--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. LaVelle, Mike,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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