Victor Kirk Interview (1985)
Folks
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1985-01-13
Duration: 00:09:37
Subjects: International relations | Haiti | Sister cities
Contributors:
- Hinton, Rob Host
- Stewart, Genevieve Host
- Kirk, Victor Interviewee
Description
This segment from the January 13, 1985, episode of the series “Folks” features Genevieve Stewart’s interview with Victor Kirk of Baton Rouge, the chairman of the Port-au-Prince Committee for Sister Cities International. Stewart reports that Baton Rouge and Port-au-Prince are sister cities. Kirk discusses: the goal of Sister Cities International; the advantages of participating; his work in cultivating relationships between businesses in Louisiana and Haiti; his recent trip to Haiti during Carnival season; and future plans. Host: Rob Hinton