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Presenting a performance by musician, folk singer, songwriter, and political activist John McCutcheon

BROADCAST: May. 23, 1986 | DURATION: 00:54:22

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Synopsis

Terkel comments and presents a musical performance by John McCutcheon

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 23, 1986

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

Duration
54 minutes, 22 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Folk Music Advocacy

People

Musicians Social Reformers

Tags

McCutcheon, John T. (John Tinney)--Performances Folk singers--United States--20th century. Lyricists--United States--20th century. Musicians--United States--20th century. Political activists--United States--20th century. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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