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Interviewing storytellers Jim May and Jackie Torrence

BROADCAST: Jul. 14, 1986 | DURATION: 01:01:40

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Broadcast Date
Jul. 14, 1986

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

Duration
1 hour, 1 minute, 40 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Myths, Stories, Storytelling

People

Entertainers

Tags

May, Jim, 1947---Interviews Torrence, Jackie--Interviews Storytellers--United States--20th century--Interviews Women storytellers--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. May, Jim, 1947-,-- interviewee Torrence, Jac WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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