Oral history interviews of the 20th Century Radicalism in Minnesota Oral History Project, 1972-1989.

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Oral history interviews of the 20th Century Radicalism in Minnesota Oral History Project, 1972-1989.

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These 70 interviews document the role of left-wing radicalism in shaping Minnesota's political culture. Radicals who were active in the decades up to 1960 were interviewed, including men and women, members of various left-wing political parties and unaffiliated activists, artists, organizers and WPA workers. 37 interviews were generated between 1986 and 1989 as part of the Radicalism Project at the Minnesota Historical Society, under project director Carl Ross. 33 interviews were transcribed from previously collected interviews and added to the project.

Sound recordings : 137 sound cassettes (60 min. each).Sound recordings : 24 sound cassettes (90 min. each).Transcripts : 73 v. ; 28 cm.

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For biographical information see individual description sheets in the oral history notebooks. From the description of Oral history interviews of the 20th Century Radicalism in Minnesota Oral History Project, 1972-1989. (Minnesota Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 31812792 ...