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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

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