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Maud Russell social worker, educator, and writer, discusses U.S./China relations

BROADCAST: Jun. 1, 1976 | DURATION: 00:52:00

Synopsis

Ms. Russell was a social worker with the YWCA in China from 1917-1943, and the executive director of the Committee for a Democratic Far Eastern Policy from 1946-1952. Ms Russell speaks of her time and work in China, about U.S./China relations and the cultural revolution taking place in China. Includes excerpt of Joshua Horn talking about a worker who got burned while working at a steel factory in China. He speaks of the outpouring help for the man from the community of Shanghi.(1934055-3-1)

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 1, 1976

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

Duration
52 minutes

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

World History & Politics Travel & Culture - China Community Activism & Social Reform Working, Labor, Economy

People

Social Scientists Educators Authors, Writers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Russell, Maud--Interviews Russell, Maud. Far East reporter. Social workers--China--20th century--Interviews China United States--Foreign relations China--Foreign relations--20th century. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Russell, Maud,-- interviewee Young Womens Christian Association Committee for a Democratic Far Eastern Policy United States-China People's Friendship Association.

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