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Studs Terkel discusses busing for school integration with psychologist Thomas J. Cottle

BROADCAST: Oct. 11, 1976 | DURATION: 00:54:46

Synopsis

Studs Terkel discusses the transportation of students for school integration with psychologist Thomas J. Cottle. The main topic of conversation is Cottle's book, "Busing" (1976, Boston, MA, Beacon Press). Terkel and Cottle discuss busing in several cities, focusing on Boston, MA, where Cottle did his research and writing. They each read passages from the book, and discuss the relationship between busing and racism in America.

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 11, 1976

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 54.45 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
54 minutes, 46 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Education Race Relations Journalism & Broadcasting American History & Politics

People

Academics Educators

Tags

Cottle, Thomas J.---Interviews Cottle, Thomas J. Busing. Cottle, Thomas J. School children--Transportation--United States. School integration--United States Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Busing School Busing Busing for school integration--Massachusetts--Boston. Cottle, Thomas J.,-- interviewee African Americans--Segregation Racial segregation School segregation Segregation Segregation in education Racism Racism--America Racial discrimination--United States. Racism--United States. School integration School integration--Massachusetts--Boston School children -- Transportation -- United States School integration -- United States School children -- Transportation

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