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Discussing Carl Sandburg and his wife Lilian Steichen with their daughter, poet Helga Sandburg.

BROADCAST: Jan. 5, 1977 | DURATION: 00:45:17

Synopsis

The author of A Great and Glorious Romance joins Studs to discuss her search into her parents' past, including their families' roots in Sweden and Luxembourg.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

Details

Broadcast Date
Jan. 5, 1977

Duration
45 minutes, 17 seconds

Topics

Poetry Literature

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Sandburg, Carl, 1878-1967 Sandburg, Helga Biographers Poets, American--20th century Chicago (Ill.) Audiotapes Radio programs

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