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Russell Baker reads from and discusses his book "The Good Times"

BROADCAST: Sep. 21, 1990 | DURATION: 00:43:29

Synopsis

Back in his day, there was no journalism school, explained Russell Baker. He spent time with the police and that's how he often got his stories about the underclass or the superfluous. Baker pointed out when a paper didn't want to print one of his stories, Baker was told the subject matter was in poor taste.

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 21, 1990

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

Duration
43 minutes, 29 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

American History & Politics Childhood & Youth Working, Labor, Economy Great Depression

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Baker, Russell, 1925---Interviews Baker, Russell, 1925-. Good times. Authors, American--20th century--Biography. Journalists--Biography.--United States Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Baker, Russell, 1925 WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Baker, Russell, 1925---Interviews. Authors, American--20th century--Interviews. Audiotapes.

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