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Mike Royko discussing the book "Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago"

BROADCAST: Mar. 15, 1971 | DURATION: 00:46:05

Synopsis

Chicago newspaper columnist Mike Royko discusses his book "Boss: Richard J. Daley of Chicago" and its subject, former Chicago mayor Richard J. Daley.

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 15, 1971

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 10 1/2 in., 1 sound tape (Ca. 54 min.) : 3 in. Copy, 1997 May 05-T2861.

Duration
46 minutes, 5 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Chicago Urban Life

People

Journalists

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Royko, Mike, 1932-1997- Boss. Authors, American. Journalists Audiotapes. Radio programs. Daley, Richard J., 1902-1976 Kennelly, Martin H., 1887-1961 Chicago (Ill.)--Politics and government Nepotism Municipal government Cermak, Anton Joseph, 1873-1933 Mayors Law and order King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968 Public housing--Illinois--Chicago.

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