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Discussing the book "Murrow, His Life and Times" with the author, biographer Ann Sperber

BROADCAST: Mar. 11, 1986 | DURATION: 00:54:30

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Broadcast Date
Mar. 11, 1986

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

Duration
54 minutes, 30 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Journalism & Broadcasting Technology Television

People

Journalists Authors, Writers Entertainers

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WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Sperber, A. M. (Ann M.), 1935---Interviews Sperber, A. M. (Ann M.), 1935-. Murrow, his life and times. Murrow, Edward R. Broadcasters--Biography.--United States Journalists--Biography.--United States Women biographers--United States--20th century Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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