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Paul Cowan discusses his book "The Making of an UnAmerican," part 1

BROADCAST: May. 4, 1970 | DURATION: 00:55:31

Synopsis

Writer and activist Paul Cowan discusses the events and experiences that inspired his book "The Making of an UnAmerican," part 1.

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 4, 1970

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 58 min.) : 10 1/2 in., 1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
55 minutes, 31 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Civil Rights American History & Politics

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Cowan, Paul (Saul Cohen) An orphan in history. Authors, American. Jews History Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Peace Corps Moses, Robert Parris American Civil Rights Movement Mississippi Freedom Project Chestertown (Md.) Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party Communism Moses, Bob Lowenstein, Allard K. Village voice (Greenwich Village, New York, N.Y.)

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