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Mel Lambert and five Puerto Rican boys discuss the Jobs Project and life in Chicago ; part 1

BROADCAST: 1968 | DURATION: 00:47:12

Synopsis

Studs interview with Mel Lambert and five Puerto Rican boys (Harry, Carlos, Vic, Jose, and Hector) about their life in Puerto Rico and Chicago. They discuss learning English and other subjects in the jobs project. The five boys talk about gang involvement and interactions with other race and ethnic groups. They also discuss their goals, economic opportunity in Chicago, and their difficult experiences of learning English and getting an education.

Details

Broadcast Date
1968

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 5 in.

Duration
47 minutes, 12 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Working, Labor, Economy Chicago Education

People

Other

Tags

Lambert, Mel Puerto Ricans Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Language, literacy, and learning English language. Gangs--Chicago (Ill.) Ethnic conflict--United States. 1968 Chicago riots

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