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Interview with John O. Killens

BROADCAST: 1968 | DURATION: 00:08:59

Synopsis

John O. Killens reads aloud from his book "Sippi."

Details

Broadcast Date
1968

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 5 in.

Duration
8 minutes, 59 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature

Tags

Killens, John O. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) African American authors African American authors--20th century--Interviews "Sippi"

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