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An interview with Douglas Bauer

BROADCAST: Nov. 20, 1979 | DURATION: 00:50:05

Synopsis

The novelist and journalist reflects on his childhood in small-town America, as described in his book, Prairie City, Iowa: Three Seasons at Home.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 20, 1979

Duration
50 minutes, 5 seconds

Topics

Childhood & Youth American History & Politics

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Bauer, Douglas Prairie City, Iowa. Authors, American Audiotapes Radio programs WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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