Holly Near discusses her book "Fire in the Rain--Singer in the Storm: An Autobiography"

Details

Broadcast Date
Aug. 20, 1990

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
42 minutes, 44 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Folk Music Feminism, Women, Women's Studies

People

Musicians Authors, Writers

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