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Discussing the book "Flight of the Gin Fizz : Midlife at 4,500 Feet" with the author, book editor and critic Henry Kisor

BROADCAST: Sep. 9, 1997 | DURATION: 00:53:28

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 9, 1997

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

Duration
53 minutes, 28 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature

People

Critics Editors Workers Authors, Writers

Tags

Kisor, Henry--Interviews Kisor, Henry. Flight of the Gin Fizz. Kisor, Henry--Journeys. Deaf air pilots--United States. Cross-country flying--United States. Book editors--United States--20th century--Interviews Critics--United States--20th century WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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