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Interviewing former "Porgy & Bess" cast members William Warfield and Etta Moten Barnett along with choral conductor Dr. Eva Jessye

BROADCAST: Jun. 11, 1985 | DURATION: 00:53:12

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Broadcast Date
Jun. 11, 1985

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 52.23 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
53 minutes, 12 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Theater Feminism, Women, Women's Studies African American History & Culture American History & Politics

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WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Gershwin, George, 1898-1937, Porgy and Bess Warfield, William--Interviews Barnett, Etta Moten, 1901-2004--Interviews Jessye, Eva, 1895-1992--Interviews Operas--Librettos African American actors--20th century--Interviews African American women Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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