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Discussing the book "City of the Century: The Epic of Chicago and the Making of America" with Donald L. Miller

BROADCAST: Apr. 17, 1996 | DURATION: 00:52:30

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Broadcast Date
Apr. 17, 1996

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

Duration
52 minutes, 30 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Chicago Urban Life American History & Politics

People

Historians Authors, Writers

Tags

Miller, Donald L., 1944---Interviews Miller, Donald L., 1944-. City of the century. Historians--United States--20th century--Interviews Chicago (Ill.)--History Audiotapes. Radio programs. Miller, Donald L., 1944-,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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