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Sidney Shapiro discusses life in China

BROADCAST: Sep. 21, 1987 | DURATION: 00:54:02

Synopsis

Studs Terkel speaks with translator and lawyer Sidney Shapiro about Shapiro’s life in China and what life was like there before and after the Communist Revolution. An audio clip is played of Dr. George Hatem discussing his experiences of being a doctor in China during the Long March.

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 21, 1987

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

Duration
54 minutes, 2 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

World History & Politics

People

Medical personnel Authors, Writers

Tags

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