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Douglas Clayton discusses his book "Floyd Dell"

BROADCAST: Dec. 27, 1995 | DURATION: 00:50:54

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Synopsis

Douglas Clayton's book, "Floyd Dell: The Life and Times of an American Rebel" is a biography of a well-known author of his time. Clayton pointed out what's covered in his book. Not only did Dell write a number of books, but he also wrote a play. He was also charged twice for his subversive literature. He worked for the WPA under FDR in 1935.

Details

Broadcast Date
Dec. 27, 1995

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

Duration
50 minutes, 54 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Myths, Stories, Storytelling

People

Journalists Authors, Writers

Tags

Clayton, Douglass, 1956---Interviews Clayton, Douglass, 1956-. Floyd Dell. Dell Floyd, 1887-1969. Politics and literature--History--United States--20th century. Authors, American--20th century--Biography. Journalists--Biography.--United States Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) WPA FDR (Franklin Delano Roosevelt), 1882-1945

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