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Tribute to Randy Shilts, journalist and chronicler of the AIDS epidemic

BROADCAST: Mar. 7, 1994 | DURATION: 00:55:23

Synopsis

Program includes an excerpt of a discussion with Shilts about his book "And the Band Played On: Politics, People, and the AIDS Epidemic."

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 7, 1994

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

Duration
55 minutes, 23 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

LGBTQ Culture & Rights Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health Advocacy

People

Authors, Writers Social Reformers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Shilts, Randy Shilts, Randy--Interviews Shilts, Randy. And the band played on. AIDS (Disease)--History. AIDS (Disease)--Political aspects--United States. AIDS (Disease)--Social aspects--United States. Public Policy--United States. Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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