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Discussing the biography "Ferlinghetti, The Artist In His Time" with the author, biographer, poet and editor Barry Silesky

BROADCAST: Sep. 5, 1990 | DURATION: 00:51:32

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Broadcast Date
Sep. 5, 1990

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

Duration
51 minutes, 32 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Poetry

People

Editors Authors, Writers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Silesky, Barry, 1949---Interviews Silesky, Barry, 1949-. Ferlinghetti, the artist in his time. Ferlinghetti, Lawrence. Authors, American--20th century--Biography. Publishers and publishing--Biography.--United States Beat generation--Biography. Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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