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A conversation with Gay Talese

BROADCAST: Mar. 4, 1992 | DURATION: 00:48:47

Synopsis

The veteran journalist (New York Times and Esquire) reads from and discusses his family memoir, Unto the Sons.

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

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 4, 1992

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

Duration
48 minutes, 47 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Travel & Culture - Italy Literature

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Talese, Gay--Interviews Talese, Gay. Unto the sons. Talese, Gay--Family. Talese family. Italian Americans--Biography. Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Nonfiction novel. Italy, Southern--Biography. Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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