Vera Johnson, herself

Program Title:
Vera Johnson, herself
PRA Archive #: 
BC1239
Description: 

Vera Johnson (1920-2007), a 52-year old native Canadian folk singer (at the time of this recording), sings with her masterful lyrics about her life, politics, and the women's movement. Vera came to Houston in February 1973 to sing for the National Women's Political Caucus, which was hosting their first convention, in Houston, Texas from February 9-11, 1973. Produced by Marie Blazek for KPFT. This program contains sensitive material. Some problems with recording levels.

Original tape box image: 
Station: 
KPFT
Date Recorded on: 
February 1973
Date Broadcast on: 
KPFT, 13 March 1973
Item duration: 
1 reel (55 min.) : 7 1/2 ips, mono.
Keywords: 
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Folk-songs.
Women's movement
Johnson, Vera
National Women's Political Caucus (U.S.)
Women folk musicians
American Women Making History and Culture: 1963-1982
Contributor: 
Marie Blazek
Role: 
Producer
Genre: 
American Women -- Music and musicians
Distributor: 
Los Angeles : Pacifica Radio Archives, 1973
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
View Folio here (at Archive.org): 
KPFT Folio, March 1973
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This recording has been digitally preserved as part of Pacifica's American Women Making History and Culture: 1963-1982 grant preservation project, and is available for research and reference . Please contact the archives via telephone: 818-506-1077 or email:  americanwomen at pacificaradioarchives dot org for information on how to obtain a copy of this program. Thank you.



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