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A conversation with William Saroyan

BROADCAST: 1970 | DURATION: 00:54:57

Synopsis

Discussing the craft of writing plays with William Saroyan.

Details

Broadcast Date
1970

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 58.46 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
54 minutes, 57 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Journalism & Broadcasting

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Saroyan, William, 1908---Interviews Saroyan, William, 1908- Places where I've done time. Authors, American--20th century--Biography. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Saroyan, William, 1908-,-- interviewee

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