This series explores Africa's influence on twentieth-century life in America through the travels of host Skip Westphal.An online collection of early educational public radio content from the National Association of Educational Broadcasters (NAEB).
https://www.unlockingtheairwaves.org/programs/americas-african-heritage/
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden:
#19: Cobalt and the Treatment of Cancer
This episode focuses on a recording from an Iowa cancer clinic about cobalt's use in cancer treatments.
#22: The Fabuous Goldmines at Johannesburg Part 2
This episode focuses on Westphal's experience observing the goldmines of Johannesburg, South Africa (part 2 of 2).
#21: The Fabuous Goldmines at Johannesburg Part 1 and #22: The Fabuous Goldmines at Johannesburg Part 2
Episodes 21 and 22 focus on Westphal's experience observing the goldmines of Johannesburg, South Africa.
#3: Glimpses into the Life of a Seaman and #4: Monrovia, Liberia
Episode 3 focuses on interviews with sailors on the ship traveling across the Atlantic. Episode 4 discusses the ship's arrival in Monrovia, Liberia, and Westphal's initial impressions of the port.
#15: A Visit with the King of the Bakubas and #16: Attending School in Wild Animal Country
Episode 15 focuses on the Bakuba kingdom and Westphal's experience meeting the king. Episode 16 discusses a Methodist mission school in the Congo.