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Interview with Jimmy Breslin

BROADCAST: Nov. 27, 1991 | DURATION: 00:52:45

Synopsis

Discussing the book "Damon Runyan," (published by Ticknor & Fields) with the author Jimmy Breslin.

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 27, 1991

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

Duration
52 minutes, 45 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Journalism & Broadcasting

People

Journalists Authors, Writers

Tags

Breslin, Jimmy--Interviews Breslin, Jimmy. Damon Runyan. Runyon, Damon, 1880-1946 Authors, American--20th century--Biography. Journalists--United States--20th century--Interviews Biographers--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Radio programs. Breslin, Jimmy--Interviews. Journalists--United States--20th century--Interviews. Biographers--United States--20th century--Interviews.

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