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A conversation with Dennis Smith

BROADCAST: Sep. 18, 1975 | DURATION: 00:52:38

Synopsis

The New York City firefighter and writer reads from his book, The Final Fire, and discusses his two careers.  Includes a clip of an interview with Brooklyn firefighter Tommy Gates.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 18, 1975

Duration
52 minutes, 38 seconds

Topics

Literature American History & Politics Working, Labor, Economy

People

Workers Authors, Writers Firefighters

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Smith, Dennis, 1940-2022,---Interviews Smith, Dennis, 1940-2022, Final fire. Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Fire fighters--New York (State)--New York--20th century. Audiotapes Radio programs Smith, Dennis, 1940-2022,-- interviewee Union strikes The Final Fire--book

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