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Discussing the book "Woody Guthrie: A Life," with Joe Klein

BROADCAST: Nov. 17, 1980 | DURATION: 00:58:48

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Synopsis

Program includes an excerpt of an interview with Woody Guthrie.

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 17, 1980

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

Duration
58 minutes, 48 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music - Folk Music

People

Musicians Social Reformers Authors, Writers Journalists

Tags

Klein, Joe, 1946---Interviews Guthrie, Woody, 1912-1967--Biography. Klein, Joe, 1946-. Woody Guthrie. Folk singers--Biography.--United States Political activists--United States--20th century--Interviews Folk singers--United States--20th century. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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