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Gore Vidal discusses his novel “1876”

BROADCAST: Mar. 18, 1976 | DURATION: 00:50:49

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Synopsis

Writer Gore Vidal discusses his novel “1876” and how the political corruption and social atmosphere of the 1870s inspired its plot. Vidal reads several excerpts from the book. The song, “Tilden and Reform,” is played.

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 18, 1976

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 50.40 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
50 minutes, 49 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature American History & Politics

People

Journalists Authors, Writers

Tags

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