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Discussing the book "White Town Drowsing" with author, journalist and television critic Ron Powers

BROADCAST: Oct. 27, 1986 | DURATION: 00:50:47

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Broadcast Date
Oct. 27, 1986

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 50.16 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Edited copy, 1982 Aug. 06.

Duration
50 minutes, 47 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Journalism & Broadcasting American History & Politics

People

Critics Journalists

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Powers, Ron--Interviews Powers, Ron. White town drowsing: journeys to Hannibal. Journalists--United States--20th century--Interviews Critics--United States--20th century--Interviews Hannibal (Mo.)--Politics and government. Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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