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Burl Ives discusses his life and music

DURATION: 00:26:27

Synopsis

Burl Ives, actor and singer, discusses his life including childhood, schooling, early career, married life and some of his most popular songs. Ives also talks about his books and writing.

Details

Duration
26 minutes, 27 seconds

Ownership
Chicago History Museum, The Chicago History Museum

Physical Format
2 sound tape reels (ca. 60 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Topics

Music Music - Folk Music Film Music - Other

People

Actors Musicians

Tags

Ives, Burl, 1909-1995--Interviews. Actors--United States--20th century--Interviews. Folk singers--United States--Interviews. Folk songs, American Audiotapes Radio programs Ives, Burl, 1909-1995, interviewee. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Ives, Burl, 1909-1995--Interviews Actors--United States--20th century--Interviews Folk singers--United States--Interviews Folk songs American Audiotapes. Radio programs. Ives, Burl, 1909-1995,-- interviewee Jasper County

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