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Bill Mauldin reads from and discusses his book "The Brass Ring"
BROADCAST: 1970 |
DURATION: 00:56:55
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Synopsis
As a teenager growing up, Bill Mauldin thought he’d be an airline pilot or a submarine captain. He didn’t have ambitions to be a cartoonist until he realized that drawing was the one thing he was good at. Mauldin’s book, “The Brass Ring: A Sort of Memoir,” covers his background, his influences and stories from time spent in the Army.
Details
Broadcast Date
1970
Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 57.55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.