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Milton Mayer discusses Quakerism and the impact they have had on society

BROADCAST: Dec. 27, 1974 | DURATION: 00:54:47

Synopsis

Milton Mayer, journalist and educator, talks with Studs about Quakerism. They talk about how religion relates to society in the times of change. Mr Mayer describes an exchange with a gentleman who asked what is a Quaker. The man had been an SS officer who told Mr Mayer his story. The man had been touched by the anonymous generosity of the Quakers many years before. Mr Mayer speaks of A. J. Musty, clergyman and political activist as his mentor and friend, and the things he learned from him.

Details

Broadcast Date
Dec. 27, 1974

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 54.14 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
54 minutes, 47 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Theology, Religion, Religious Organizations Education Journalism & Broadcasting Community Activism & Social Reform Pacifists, Peace Activists & Anti-Bomb Activism

People

Educators Journalists Social Reformers

Tags

Mayer, Milton Sanford, 1908-1986 Mass media Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Quakers Fellowship of reconcilliation Orphans of the Vietnam War Vietnamese orphans Muste, A. J. (Abraham John), 1885-1967. Pacifism--Religious aspects

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