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Douglas Turner Ward discusses the play “The River Niger”

BROADCAST: Dec. 4, 1973 | DURATION: 00:51:40

Synopsis

Theater director Douglas Turner Ward talks with Studs Terkel about the play "The River Niger." Further discussion is had about the play's writer, Joseph Walker, as well as the story and characters, and the play's connection to the African-American community.

Details

Broadcast Date
Dec. 4, 1973

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 50.40 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
51 minutes, 40 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Theater African American History & Culture

People

Actors Producers and Directors

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Walker, Joseph Ward, Douglas Turner Theater Authors, American. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Johnny Williams Studebaker Theater The River Niger Dudley Stanton African American Actors African American playwriters African American theatrical producers and directors--20th century--Interviews Harlem South Side of Chicago A Raisin in the Sun Hansberry, Lorraine, 1930-1965

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