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Discussing the book "The enchanted loom" with the author Robert Jastrow

BROADCAST: Dec. 4, 1981 | DURATION: 00:51:41

Synopsis

Discussing the book "The enchanted loom" with the author Robert Jastrow, also Studs reading "The hour of letdown" by E. B. White.

Details

Broadcast Date
Dec. 4, 1981

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 53.47 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
51 minutes, 41 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Science and Science Writers Technology

People

Authors, Writers Scientists

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Jastrow, Robert White, E. B. Enchanted loom. Hour of letdown Authors, American. Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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