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The Walawa Basies talk with Studs Terkel ; part 1

BROADCAST: Jan. 14, 1969 | DURATION: 00:52:00

Synopsis

Studs Terkel interviews the members of the Walawa Basies: Kelvin Strong, Orlando Lucas, Levon Campbell, and Justine Cordwell. This is an Interview done in two parts

Details

Broadcast Date
Jan. 14, 1969

Physical Format
2 sound tape reels (ca. 111.20 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
52 minutes

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Childhood & Youth Chicago Education

People

Students

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs. Strong, Kelvin--Interview Lucas, Orlando--Interview Campbell, Levon--Interview Cordwell, Justine--Interview

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