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Discussing the book "Poor Boy and a Long Way From Home" with the author, novelist and playwright Jim Sherburne

BROADCAST: Sep. 18, 1984 | DURATION: 00:55:28

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Broadcast Date
Sep. 18, 1984

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

Duration
55 minutes, 28 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Sherburne, James, 1925---Interviews Sherburne, James, 1925-. Poor boy and a long way from home. Novelists, American--20th century--Interviews Dramatists, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Sherburne, James, 1925-

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