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Art Shay discusses his book, "Nelson Algren's Chicago," and his friendship with Algren

BROADCAST: Dec. 20, 1988 | DURATION: 00:38:42

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Synopsis

Studs interview with Art Shay opens and closes with a slow blues piece. Shay discusses his picture book, "Nelson Algren's Chicago." He and Studs discuss the people and events in a number of pictures from the book. Studs plays a recording of Algren reading from one of his novels. Studs quotes critic, Rick Kogan of the Tribune.

Details

Broadcast Date
Dec. 20, 1988

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
38 minutes, 42 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Chicago

People

Journalists Authors, Writers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Shay, Arthur--Interviews Algren, Nelson, 1909-1981---Pictorial works. Photojournalists--United States--20th century--Interviews Authors, American--Illinois--Chicago--20th century--Biography. Chicago (Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs. Kogan, Rick Kinslow, Janice Chekhov, Anton Pavlovich, 1860-1904. Marceau, Marcel.

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