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Discussing the book "A Drinking Life: A Memoir" with the author Pete Hamill

BROADCAST: Apr. 7, 1994 | DURATION: 00:49:03

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 7, 1994

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

Duration
49 minutes, 3 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health Literature

People

Journalists Authors, Writers

Tags

Hamill, Pete, 1935---Interviews Hamill, Pete, 1935-. Drinking life. Authors, American--20th century--Biography. Irish Americans--Social life and customs. Journalists--Biography.--United States Alcoholics--Biography.--United States Drinking customers WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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