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Interview with Jill Breckenridge

BROADCAST: Feb. 25, 1988 | DURATION: 01:00:11

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Synopsis

Discussing the book of poetry "Civil Blood" (published by Milkweek) with the author Jill Breckenridge.

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 25, 1988

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

Duration
1 hour, 11 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Poetry

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

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