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Discussing the book "Hocus Pocus" with the author, novelist Kurt Vonnegut

BROADCAST: Oct. 11, 1990 | DURATION: 00:53:43

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Broadcast Date
Oct. 11, 1990

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

Duration
53 minutes, 43 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Vietnam War American History & Politics Literature

People

Authors, Writers

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WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Vonnegut, Kurt--Interviews Vonnegut, Kurt. Hocus pocus. Prisoners--Fiction.--United States Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Fiction. Satire Novelists, American--20th century--Interviews Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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