Robert Del Tredici discusses his book "At Work in the Fields of the Bomb"

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Broadcast Date
Jun. 6, 1988

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

Duration
1 hour, 19 seconds

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WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

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Working, Labor, Economy Visual Arts Vietnam War American History & Politics

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