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Erwin Helfer in conversation with Studs Terkel

BROADCAST: Feb. 26, 1993 | DURATION: 00:52:08

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Synopsis

Terkel presents musical performance by Erwin Helfer

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 26, 1993

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

Duration
52 minutes, 8 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music - Blues & Gospel

People

Musicians

Tags

Helfer, Erwin--Performances Helfer, Erwin--Interviews Blues musicians--United States--20th century--Interviews Pianists--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Helfer, Erwin,-- interviewee Helfer, Erwin, performer. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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