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Discussing the book "Biography of a Hunch: The History of Chicago's Legendary Old Town School of Folk Music," with author Lisa Grayson and the Executive Director of the Old Town School of Folk Music, Jim Hirsch

BROADCAST: Feb. 11, 1993 | DURATION: 00:51:58

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Broadcast Date
Feb. 11, 1993

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

Duration
51 minutes, 58 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Chicago Urban Life Music Music - Folk Music

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Hirsch, Jim--Interviews Grayson, Lisa--Interviews Grayson, Lisa. Biography of a hunch. Old Town School of Folk Music--History. Folk music--History.--Illinois--Chicago Women biographers--United States--20th century--Interviews Arts administrator WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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