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London newspaper vendor, George Curry, discusses politics and art, while Studs Terkel was in London, England

BROADCAST: Sep. 1975 | DURATION: 00:23:12

Synopsis

While in London, England, Studs Terkel interviews George Curry, a newspaper vendor with a storefront in a hotel. The two discussed Curry’s hometown of Dundee, Scotland and its politics, in addition to London’s current political atmosphere. They also talk about Curry’s political leanings; he is a socialist, and he criticizes England’s immigration policies. Curry comments on his interest in the arts and speaks on stereotypes surrounding the working class. The interview is interrupted intermittently by customers buying their morning paper.

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 1975

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 30 min.) : 7 in. Copy-1976 Feb. 19 T2620.

Duration
23 minutes, 12 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Travel & Culture - United Kingdom Working, Labor, Economy World History & Politics

People

Workers

Tags

Curry, George--Interviews Newspaper vendors--London. London (England)--Description and travel Audiotapes Radio programs Curry, George--Interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Socialism Scotland Dundee, Scotland Racism James Cameron

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