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Discussing the book "William Henry Jackson and the Transformation of the American Landscape" with author, art historian Peter Hales

BROADCAST: Aug. 18, 1988 | DURATION: 00:53:22

Details

Broadcast Date
Aug. 18, 1988

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

Duration
53 minutes, 22 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Architecture, Design, Urban Planning

People

Artists Authors, Writers Historians

Tags

Hales, Peter B. (Peter Bacon)--Interviews Hales, Peter B. (Peter Bacon). William Henry Jackson and the transformation of the American landscape. Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942 Landscape photography--History--United States Photographers--Biography WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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