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Elaine Rosenberg discusses the life and career of Edith Piaf

DURATION: 00:30:43

Synopsis

Elaine Rosenberg discusses the life and career of Edith Piaf.

Details

Duration
30 minutes, 43 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 50.19 min.) : 10 1/2 in. T3114A., 1 sound tape reel (ca. 49.49 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Edited 1992, T3114B.

Topics

Music - World Music

People

Musicians

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Piaf, Edith, 1915-1963 Rosenberg, Elaine--Interviews Singers--France. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Rosenberg, Elaine,-- interviewee Poverty Prostitution France Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 Symbolism Survival World War II--France

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