Unidentified

 

Name
Fass, Bob, 1933-2021 (Host)
Ginsberg, Allen, 1926-1997 (Interviewee)
Genet, Jean, 1910-1986 (Interviewee)
Title
Unidentified
Abstract
Fass covers a Black Panther/Yippie gathering in Chicago during Lyndon B. Johnson's presidency (1963-1969). Events surround August 29, 1968. While not mentioned directly, these are likely the protests of the Democratic Convention of 1968, which occurred August 26-29, 1968. Fass has a conversation with Jerry Rubin about the gathering. Bobby Seale and Ted Kennedy are mentioned. Allen Ginsberg and Jean Genet are interviewed. Police break up a religious gathering in Lincoln park. Various interviews with other gathering participants. The Beatles "Revolution" plays.
Collection Name
Bob Fass papers, circa 1960-2011
Archival Context
Series V: Unidentified Recordings, 1958-1972, undated. Box no. Box 17, Unknown Box 19
Subjects
Demonstrations; Chicago (Ill.); Black Panther Party; Youth International Party; Democratic National Convention (1968 : Chicago, Ill.)
Format
sound recordings
Genre
Radio news programs
Origin Information
New York (N.Y.)?
Date
approximately 1958-1972
Physical Description
1 audio file (31 minutes)
Note
Original format: 1/4" open-reel audio
Size: 7" reel
Base material: Acetate
Note (Title note)
Title devised from content summary
Note (Bf number)
BF0627
Language
English
Library Location
Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Columbia University
Browse Location’s Digital Content
Also In
Time-Based Media
Persistent URL
https://dx.doi.org/10.7916/d8-9sxh-cp12