Audio / Video

Rachel Carson

  • 00:49:44

Description

A memorial program for biologist Rachel Carson (1907-1964), author of "Silent spring," "The sea around us," "Under the sea wind," and other books. Contains readings from her books that outlined her activism against the use of harmful pesticides, as well as responses from both her detractors and supporters in the media. Also includes an interview with David Brower, executive director of the Sierra Club, who recalls his last visit with Carson. Produced by Joan McIntyre for KPFA. Narrated by Trevor Thomas.

Details

Title

Rachel Carson

Creator

Brower, David. speaker.

Thomas, Trevor. narrator.

McIntyre, Joan. producer.

Creator

Pacifica Radio Archive.

KPFA (Radio station : Berkeley, Calif.).

Published

Los Angeles :, Pacifica Radio Archives,, 1964.

Extent

1 online resource.

Repository

Pacifica Radio Archives.

Reproduction Note

Electronic reproduction.

Grant Information

Sponsored by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission at the National Archives and Records Administration as part of Pacifica's American Women Making History and Culture: 1963-1982 grant preservation project.

Usage Statement

RESTRICTED.

Tracks

PRA_NHPRC1_BB0430_00_000_00.mp3 00:49:44

Linked Resources

View library catalog record.