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Talking about Paul Robeson, with Dorothy Gilliam

BROADCAST: Feb. 11, 1977 | DURATION: 00:40:13

Synopsis

The American journalist joins Studs to discuss the life of singer, actor, social activist, and lawyer Paul Robeson, as chronicled in her biography, Paul Robeson, All-American.

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

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 11, 1977

Duration
40 minutes, 13 seconds

Topics

American History & Politics Music

People

Musicians Actors

Tags

Gilliam, Dorothy Robeson, Paul, 1898-1976 Paul Robeson Actors African American singers Authors, American Audiotapes Radio programs WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Harlem Renaissance

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