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Discussing the play "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill," with Eartha Kitt

BROADCAST: Apr. 30, 1996 | DURATION: 00:53:12

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Broadcast Date
Apr. 30, 1996

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

Duration
53 minutes, 12 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Theater Music - Jazz Music

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Kitt, Eartha, 1927---Interviews Robertson, Lanie. Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill. Holiday, Billie, 1915-1959--Drama. African American women singers--20th century--Interviews African American actresses--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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