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Norman Thomas talks with Studs Terkel

BROADCAST: 1968 | DURATION: 00:55:17

Synopsis

Interviewing Norman Thomas on the occasion of his 80th birthday.

Details

Broadcast Date
1968

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
55 minutes, 17 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

American History & Politics Theology, Religion, Religious Organizations Pacifists, Peace Activists & Anti-Bomb Activism

People

Religious personnel Government

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Thomas, Norman, 1884-1968--Interviews Socialism--United States. Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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