Elinor Langer discusses her book "Josephine Herbst"

BROADCAST: Sep. 12, 1984 | DURATION: 00:53:21

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Synopsis

In the book, "Josephine Herbst", Elinor Langer was saddened to learn that Herbst was unhappy with her life. In a way, this puzzled Langer because she found Josephine Herbst's writings about the Great Depression, The Spanish Civil War and the Farmer's Rebellion to be riveting and true to life.

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Broadcast Date
Sep. 12, 1984

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 53.12 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
53 minutes, 21 seconds

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WAV

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The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

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Elinor Langer discusses her book "Josephine Herbst"

Synopsis

In the book, "Josephine Herbst", Elinor Langer was saddened to learn that Herbst was unhappy with her life. In a way, this puzzled Langer because she found Josephine Herbst's writings about the Great Depression, The Spanish Civil War and the Farmer's Rebellion to be riveting and true to life.

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Elinor Langer discusses her book "Josephine Herbst"

Synopsis

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