00 / 00 Interview with Robert Olen Butler BROADCAST: 1985 | DURATION: 00:52:53 Synopsis Discussing the book "On Distant Ground: A Novel" (published by Knopf) with the author Robert Olen Butler. Details Broadcast Date 1985 Physical Format 1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Duration 52 minutes, 53 seconds Digital Format WAV Ownership The Chicago History Museum Language English Topics Literature People Authors, Writers Tags Butler, Robert Olen--Interviews Butler, Robert Olen. On distant ground. Vietnam War, 1961-1975--Fiction. Novelists, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Butler, Robert Olen,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Related Programs Fred Gardaphe discusses his book "Italian Signs, American Streets" Jan. 29, 1997 Jimmy Breslin in conversation with Studs Terkel Interview with Nelson Algren conference members Dec. 28, 1995 Interviewing Mordecai Richler Oct. 10, 1975 Louise Erdrich in conversation with Studs Terkel Mar. 30, 1987 Abram Loft discusses his career and his book "Violin and Keyboard" Jul. 25, 1974