Oral history interview, 1982 Jun. 2 [sound recording].

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Oral history interview, 1982 Jun. 2 [sound recording].

Sound recording of interview on the Tucson Public Broadcasting radio station concerning his research about the Bisbee deportation. Chiefly relates background of the I.W.W. Discusses the deportation and trial from the standpoint of the mine owners.

Transcript (15 p.)

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