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Interview with Maya Angelou

BROADCAST: 1980 | DURATION: 00:53:34

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Synopsis

Discussing "I know Why The Caged Bird Sings," with the author Maya Angelou.

Details

Broadcast Date
1980

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

Duration
53 minutes, 34 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

African-American History & Culture Civil Rights Race Relations

People

Authors, Writers Authors, Writers

Tags

Angelou, Maya---Interviews Angelou, Maya. I know why the caged bird sings. African American women--Biography. African American women authors--20th century--Interviews African American women poets--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Angelou, Maya, 1928---Interviews. African American women authors--20th century--Interviews. African American women poets--20th century--Interviews. Audiotapes.

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