Yip Harburg Special

Program Title:
Yip Harburg Special
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PRA Archive #: 
PZ0342.042
Description: 

(50 Minutes) Yip Harburg Special A tribute to blacklisted lyricist Yip Harburg, who wrote lyrics to thei Wizard of Oz and classics such as Brother Can You Spare a Dime. Born into poverty on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, Yip always included a strong social and political component to his work, fighting racism and poverty. A lifelong socialist, Yip was blacklisted and hounded through much of his life.

Date Recorded on: 
December 30, 1998
Date Broadcast on: 
November 27, 1998
Item duration: 
59:00
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Distributor: 
WPFW; Julie Drizin, Amy Goodman; November 27, 1998
Rights Summary: 
RESTRICTED. Permissions, licensing requests, Curriculum Initiative, Campus Campaign and all other inquiries should be directed to: Mark Torres, Archives Director, 800-735-0230, Mark@PacificaRadioArchives.org
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