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 Interviewing political activists for senior citizens in the Chicago area Oct. 14, 1981 Discussing the book "The Night Parade: Poems"with poet Edward Hirsch Apr. 21, 1989 Interviewing Lew Kreinberg Jan. 20, 1982 Interview with Raleigh Campbell, Nan Hardin and Johanna Saylor ; part 2 1964 Derek Walcott discusses poetry and his play "Dream on Monkey Mountain" Apr. 11, 1972 Grace Radowski in conversation with Studs Terkel Jun. 1, 1970
