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 Discussing Irish poet and novelist James Joyce with Myron Myers Feb. 26, 1988 Discussing the his biography "Life Work," and the book of poetry "The Museum of Clear Ideas" with poet Donald Hall Nov. 12, 1993 David Hockney discusses his career and his recent work with the Lyric Opera Jan. 20, 1992 Archibald MacLeish discusses his career Nov. 21, 1960 An interview with Michael McClure Jan. 28, 1983 Tess Gallagher in conversation with Studs Terkel Feb. 26, 1992