00 / 00 George Keithley discusses his book "The Donner Party" BROADCAST: Mar. 3, 1972 | DURATION: 00:54:17 Synopsis Author George Keithley describes his process for researching and composing the long narrative poem, The Donner Party.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations Details Broadcast Date Mar. 3, 1972 Physical Format 1 sound tape reel (ca. 56.30 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Duration 54 minutes, 17 seconds Digital Format WAV Ownership The Chicago History Museum Language English Topics Poetry People Authors, Writers Tags Keithley, George, 1935---Interviews Keithley, George, 1935- Donner party. Poets, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Keithley, George, 1935---Interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Related Programs "Come in at the Door" - featuring the writings of Nelson Algren with Studs Terkel ; part 1 Feb. 20, 1960 Denise Levertov and Chuck Matthei discuss non-violence protests Nov. 15, 1969 Carolyn Forche in conversation with Studs Terkel May. 17, 1993 Aileen Ward discusses the biography "John Keats: The Making of a Poet" 1963 Jane B. Katz talks about her book "I Am the Fire of Time: The Voices of Native American Women" Jun. 26, 1978 Talking poetry with Walter Lowenfels 1970