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Discussing the book "Empire: The Life, Legend, and Madness of Howard Hughes," with the authors, investigative reporters Donald Barlett and James Steele

BROADCAST: May. 18, 1979 | DURATION: 00:55:14

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 18, 1979

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

Duration
55 minutes, 14 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Working, Labor, Economy

People

Entertainers Authors, Writers

Tags

Barlett, Donald L. --Interviews Steele, James B.--Interviews Steele, James B. Empire. Barlett, Donald L. Empire. Hughes, Howard, 1905-1976--Biography. Millionaires--Biography.--United States Celebrities--Biography.--United States Businessmen WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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