00 / 00 Gwendolyn Brooks discusses her poetry BROADCAST: Jan. 3, 1961 | DURATION: 00:21:51 Synopsis Gwendolyn Brooks, Poet Laureate of Illinois, talks about her poetry, her books, and some of her influences. Details Broadcast Date Jan. 3, 1961 Physical Format 1 sound tape reel (ca. 52.30 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Original program-T2102A., 1 sound tape reel (ca. 53.15 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Edited copy-T2102B., 1 sound tape reel (ca. 55.13 min.) : 7 in. Duration 21 minutes, 51 seconds Digital Format WAV Ownership The Chicago History Museum Language English Topics Poetry Chicago People Authors, Writers Tags Brooks, Gwendolyn, 1917-2000--Interviews Brooks, Gwendolyn, 1917-2000. In the Mecca. African Americans--Poetry. African American women authors--Illinois--Chicago--Interviews African American poets--Illinois--Chicago--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Brooks, Gwendolyn, 1917-2000.--Interviews Brooks, Gwendolyn, 1917-2000. A street in Bronzeville. Brooks, Gwendolyn, 1917-2000. Annie Allen. Brooks, Gwendolyn, 1917-2000. Bean eaters. Terkel, Studs, 1912-2008--Performances. African American women Poet Laureate Pulitzer prize winners A Street in Bronzeville--book Annie Allen--book Chicago Related Programs Scharmel Iris reads from "Spanish Earth" Jul. 21, 1965 John Keyes in conversation with Studs Terkel Jan. 23, 1990 John Beecher talks about his poetry collection "To Live & Die in Dixie" 1969 Art Shay discusses his book, "Nelson Algren's Chicago," and his friendship with Algren Dec. 20, 1988 Interviewing Jessie Binford ; part 3 Jul. 1, 1963 Robert Bly in conversation with Studs Terkel Nov. 1, 1978
