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Richard Elman discusses his book "The Poorhouse State"

BROADCAST: Oct. 31, 1966 | DURATION: 00:59:32

Synopsis

Poor people, welfare, and egalitarianism are among the topics in Richard Elman's book, "The Poorhouse State: The American Way of Life on Public Assistance."  Elman shares some people's individual stories and he points out the problems with the system.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 31, 1966

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

Duration
59 minutes, 32 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Working, Labor, Economy

People

Journalists

Tags

Elman, Richard M. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) The poorhouse state: The American way of life on public assistance. Welfare recipients--United States. Egalitarianism

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