Mimi Conway describes the present status of the unionization of textile workers in the South. She discusses how she became involved in the textile industry, why it is difficult to organize today, J. P. Stevens, what we can do to help, and how she came to write “Rise gonna rise: a portrait of Southern textile workers” (New York: Anchor Press, 1979). Interviewed by Dorothy Healey, KPFK. Contains sensitive language.
Rise gonna rise : a portrait of Southern textile workers / Mimi Conway interviewed by Dorothy Healey
PRA Archive #:
KZ0734
Date Recorded On:
1979
Date Broadcast On:
KPFK, 2 Sep. 1979.
Item Duration:
1 reel (57 min.) : 7 1/2 ips, stereo.
Total Duration (All Reels):
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Availability Notice:
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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- PRA Archive #: KZ0734
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- Episode: Rise gonna rise : a portrait of Southern textile workers / Mimi Conway interviewed by Dorothy Healey
- Series: Marxist commentary.
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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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- Distributor: Los Angeles : Pacifica Radio Archives, 1979
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- Host: Dorothy Healey
- Guest: Mimi Conway


