WPA Press Conference, Side A only, [1980 June 23]
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.
See moreDates
- Creation: [1980 June 23]
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
A portion of the press conference played on Caribeat radio program, ten days after the death of Walter Rodney on April 2, 1980. Walter Rodney speaking, issues discussed include call for free, fair and internationally supervised elections in Guyana; call for investigation into the arming of House of Israel by Guyana government; accusations, harassment, threats made against WPA.
Creator
- From the Collection: Rodney, Walter (Author, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Robert W. Woodruff Library of the Atlanta University Center, Inc. Repository