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Interviewing Louisiana photographer Clarence John Laughlin

BROADCAST: 1960 | DURATION: 01:11:34

Synopsis

Laughlin is primarily known for his romantic and surreal views of Southern architecture although he also photographed other topics, including Chicago buildings of the Victorian era.

Details

Broadcast Date
1960

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
1 hour, 11 minutes, 34 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Visual Arts

People

Artists

Tags

Laughlin, Clarence John, 1905---Interviews Photographers--United States--Interviews Photographers--Louisiana--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Laughlin, Clarence John, 1905--- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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