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"Come in at the Door" - featuring the writings of Nelson Algren with Studs Terkel on WFMT ; part 1

BROADCAST: Feb. 20, 1960 | DURATION: 00:57:50

Synopsis

As a tribute to Nelson Algren after his death, a collection of his writing is dramatized in this radio program titled "Come in at the Door."

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 20, 1960

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 48.11 min.) : 10 1/2 in., 1 sound tape reel (ca. 56.59 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
57 minutes, 50 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Chicago Literature Urban Life Poetry Myths, Stories, Storytelling

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Algren, Nelson, 1909-1981 Algren, Nelson, 1909-1981. Come in at the door. Kogan, Herman--Interviews Malone, Helen--Interviews Terkel, Studs, 1912-2008--Performances. Authors, American--Illinois--Chicago--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Radio programs. Rad Drugs Baseball

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