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Mel Lambert and five Puerto Rican boys discuss life in Chicago and the Latin King gang ; part 2

BROADCAST: 1968 | DURATION: 00:15:27

Synopsis

Studs interview with five Puerto Rican boys: Hector, Jose, Victor, Harry and Carlos. Two other young men enter the conversation at the end: Raphael and Benjamin. Each boy describes a memory and some express a desire to return to Puerto Rico, while others wish to stay in America. The boys describe some about gang life with the Latin Kings and the violent relationship between gangs in Chicago. Studs suggests a peace conference with all gang leaders, and the boys describe their opinion of the outcome of such a meeting.

Details

Broadcast Date
1968

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

Duration
15 minutes, 27 seconds

Digital Format
WAV, WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum, The Chicago History Museum

Language
English, English

Topics

Chicago Urban Life Latino/a/x and Hispanic Culture & History

Tags

Lambert, Mel Puerto Ricans Audiotapes. Radio programs WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Gangs--Chicago (Ill.) Violence Gangs--United States--Social life and customs. Memories. Lambert, Mel Puerto Ricans Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Gangs--Chicago (Ill.) Violence Gangs--United States--Social life and customs. Memories.

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