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Discussing the book "Brothers and Keepers" with John Wideman

BROADCAST: Feb. 7, 1985 | DURATION: 00:53:53

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Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 7, 1985

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

Duration
53 minutes, 53 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Law, Crime, Prison Myths, Stories, Storytelling

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Wideman, John Edgar--Interviews Wideman, John Edgar. Brothers and keepers. Wideman, John Edgar--Family. Wideman, Robert Douglas, Authors, American--Family relationships.--20th century African American authors--Family relationships. African American Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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