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P. David Finks discusses his book "The Radical Vision of Saul Alinsky"

BROADCAST: Sep. 7, 1984 | DURATION: 00:54:48

Synopsis

Before he became an author, P. David Finks was a priest and he met Saul Alinsky in Rochester in 1964. Finks' book, "The Radical Vision of Saul Alinsky," covers Alinsky's plans of reorganizing community groups and being an outsider agitator. Alinsky, explained Finks, knew the importance of getting people involved. Two excerpts of interviews with Saul Alinsky are included.

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 7, 1984

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
54 minutes, 48 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Advocacy Pacifists, Peace Activists & Anti-Bomb Activism

People

Social Reformers Historians

Tags

Finks, P, David--Interviews Finks, P. David. Radical vision of Saul Alinsky. Alinsky, Saul David, 1909-1972--Biography. Radicals--Biography.--United States Social reformers--United States--Biography. Political activists--Biography.--United States WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs. Rochester riot - 1964 Kodak company Eastman, George Smugtown Back of the Yards - Chicago Ross, Fred

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