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David Schramm talks to Studs Terkel

BROADCAST: Dec. 28, 1981 | DURATION: 00:30:49

Synopsis

Interviewing astronomer David Schramm.

Details

Broadcast Date
Dec. 28, 1981

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 30.44 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
30 minutes, 49 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Science and Science Writers Environment, Ecology

People

Scientists

Tags

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