Some American worthies

Profiles of curious figures in the American past, based on diaries, journals and other books of personal record. The speaker is Robert E. Streeter, a professor of English at the University of Chicago.An online collection of early educational public radio content from the National Association of Educational Broadcasters (NAEB).

https://www.unlockingtheairwaves.org/programs/some-american-worthies/

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John Ledyard, his trip to Siberia


A profile of 18th century American explorer and adventurer John Ledyard and his trip to Siberia.


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 April 24, 1955  n/a
 
 

John Ledyard, his trip to Siberia


A profile of 18th century American explorer and adventurer John Ledyard and his trip to Siberia.


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 April 24, 1955  n/a
 
 

Elihu Burritt, the learned blacksmith


A profile of Elihu Burritt, an American diplomat, philanthropist and social activist who was nicknamed "The Learned Blacksmith."


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 April 17, 1955  n/a
 
 

Elihu Burritt, the learned blacksmith


A profile of Elihu Burritt, an American diplomat, philanthropist and social activist who was nicknamed "The Learned Blacksmith."


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 April 17, 1955  n/a
 
 

Parson Weems, biographer


A profile of Parson Weems, the biographer of George Washington.


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 April 10, 1955  n/a
 
 

Parson Weems, biographer


A profile of Parson Weems, the biographer of George Washington.


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 April 10, 1955  n/a
 
 

Samuel Sewall, Puritan judge


A profile of Samuel Sewall, a Puritan judge involved with the Salem witch trials.


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 April 3, 1955  n/a
 
 

Samuel Sewall, Puritan judge


A profile of Samuel Sewall, a Puritan judge involved with the Salem witch trials.


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 April 3, 1955  n/a
 
 
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