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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.)

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