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Interview with Dr. William Beecher

BROADCAST: Jun. 3, 1987 | DURATION: 00:53:47

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Synopsis

Interviewing ornithologist Dr. William Beecher.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 3, 1987

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

Duration
53 minutes, 47 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Environment, Ecology

Tags

Beecker, William--Interviews Ornithologists--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Beecker, William,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Beecker, William--Interviews. Ornithologists--20th century--Interviews. Audiotapes. Beecker, William, interviewee.

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