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Mary Harding discusses her time in a Bolivian prison

BROADCAST: Apr. 30, 1973 | DURATION: 00:51:07

Synopsis

Former ex-nun Mary Harding was accused of being a part of a group that was going to overthrow the Bolivian government. At the first meeting with counsel from the American Embassy, Harding could barely walk because she was kicked and punched over and over for information. Harding spent four of her five weeks in prison in solitary confinement.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 30, 1973

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55.36 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
51 minutes, 7 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Anthropology & Sociology World History & Politics Law, Crime, Prison Theology, Religion, Religious Organizations

People

Religious personnel Social Reformers

Tags

Harding, Mary Bolivians. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Mary Knoll Sisters Cojiba, Bolivia La Paz, Bolivia

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