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 Allan Evans and Henry Jordan discuss "The Foundation Years" ; part 1 1970 Tribute to Chicago journalist and literary critic Herman Kogan Mar. 8, 1989 Janis Ian discusses her career 1970 St. Clair Drake and Paul Mundy discuss prejudice ; part 4 1965 Alexander Tcherepnin discusses his career ; part 2 May. 21, 1962 Interviewing former City of Chicago Jazz Festival producer Penny Tyler and jazz trumpeter Art Hoyle Feb. 18, 1993
