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Discussing the book "Wordstruck: A Memoir" with the author, journalist Robert MacNeil

BROADCAST: Mar. 23, 1989 | DURATION: 00:52:54

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Broadcast Date
Mar. 23, 1989

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

Duration
52 minutes, 54 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

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People

Journalists Linguists Authors, Writers

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MacNeil, Robert, 1931---Interviews MacNeil, Robert, 1931-. Wordstruck. MacNeil, Robert, 1931---Childhood and youth. Philologists--Biography.--United States Journalists--Biography.--United States English language--Style. Books and reading Journalists WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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