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Luis Valdez discusses his career

BROADCAST: Jun. 4, 1982 | DURATION: 00:56:03

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Synopsis

Luis Valdez, author of the play, "Zoot Suit," and editor of "Aztlan: An Anthology of Mexican American Literature," discusses the Chicano experience; music by Mexican-American artists is played and discussed throughout the program.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 4, 1982

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55.58 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Edited copy-T2640.

Duration
56 minutes, 3 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Theater Latino/a/x and Hispanic Culture & History

People

Workers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Valdez, Luis--Interviews Hispanic Americans--History. Mexican Americans--History. Mexicans--United States Authors, American. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Valdez, Luis,-- interviewee Chicano culture Latinos United Farm Workers Mexican American playwright Latino writer Pachucos Corridos Rivera, Diego, 1886-1957. Villa, Pancho, 1878-1923. Chicano music Sleepy Lagoon murder Zoot Suit riots

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