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A conversation with Sterling Plumpp

BROADCAST: Oct. 6, 1983 | DURATION: 00:24:58

Synopsis

The poet and UIC professor speaks about his upbringing in Mississippi and how he came to be a part of a new wave of Chicago poets.

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

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Broadcast Date
Oct. 6, 1983

Duration
24 minutes, 58 seconds

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Synopsis

The poet and UIC professor speaks about his upbringing in Mississippi and how he came to be a part of a new wave of Chicago poets.

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

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Synopsis

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The poet and UIC professor speaks about his upbringing in Mississippi and how he came to be a part of a new wave of Chicago poets.

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