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Jill Conway reads from and discusses her book "The Road From Coorain"

BROADCAST: Jun. 15, 1989 | DURATION: 00:55:25

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Synopsis

Jill Conway refllects on living on the great plains of Australia as a young child in her book, "The Road From Coorain". Conway recalls not seeing any other children until she was 7 ears old. Growing up in the bush, meant isolation, said Conway. Because she wasn't around people often, and because she wasn't used to crowds, 2 or 3 people at a time was pretty scary. Conway found the city to be a sinister place that was very noisy.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 15, 1989

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

Duration
55 minutes, 25 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Myths, Stories, Storytelling

People

Government Academics

Tags

Conway, Jill K., 1934---Interviews Smith College Women--Education--United States. Education--United States Universities and colleges--United States College presidents--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Australian outack Syndey, Australia

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