WPA Public Meeting (Last public speech by Walter Rodney), Side A: WPA Public Meeting, Paul Robeson recording of "We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder" , [1980 June]
Scope and Contents
This series is primarily comprised of recordings of Walter Rodney lecturing at universities and conferences. There are also three recordings of Dr. Rodney in 1980 - a media interview, a WPA press conference, and his last public speech given at a WPA rally. In addition there are a few recordings from 1980 and 1981 of Patricia Rodney, Walter Rodney’s wife, and a few of his colleagues speaking at media interviews, press conferences, and commemoration events.
Dates
- Creation: [1980 June]
Restrictions
The recordings are for research and study only. No copying is permitted.
Extent
From the Collection: 20 Linear feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Recorded in Georgetown, Guyana. Rodney discusses the political situation and State-sponsored violence in Guyana with specifics related to the arson trial and other arrests of WPA leaders and supporters.
Creator
- From the Collection: Rodney, Walter (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc. Repository