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Terkel comments and presents Hard Times: an oral history of the great depression

BROADCAST: May. 13, 1970 | DURATION: 00:14:07

Synopsis

Presenting "Hard Times: an oral history of the great depression", with Jim Sheridan (Bonus Marcher), William Benton (Advertising Agency Head) and Sally Rand (Fan Dancer).

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 13, 1970

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
14 minutes, 7 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Great Depression American History & Politics

Tags

Benton, William Rand, Sally, 1904-1979 Sheridan, Jim. Oral history Depressions--1929 Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Benton, William. Audiotapes.

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