Judah J. Shapiro, papers undated, 1916-1980 (bulk 1971-1977)

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Judah J. Shapiro, papers undated, 1916-1980 (bulk 1971-1977)

This collection documents the time Judah J. Shapiro spent as writer and broadcaster of the radio show “Highlights and Background of the Jewish News” on WEVD in New York City. He wrote and broadcast the show from 1971 until his death in 1980. The bulk of the collection is transcripts of the radio show. The show focused mainly on the politics and current affairs of the state of Israel.

4 linear feet (8 manuscript boxes)

eng,

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SNAC Resource ID: 6345436

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WEVD (Radio station) New York, N.Y.

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