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Interviewing Susan Sheehan

BROADCAST: Apr. 30, 1982 | DURATION: 00:47:15

Synopsis

The Pulitzer Prize-winning writer discusses her book, Life For Me Ain't Been No Crystal Stair, the foster-care system of New York, and the resilience of the people that inspired her to tell the story.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 30, 1982

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 56.57 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
47 minutes, 15 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Journalism & Broadcasting Childhood & Youth

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Sheehan, Susan Is there no place on earth for me? Authors, American. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Sheehan, Susan, 1937---Interviews. Sheehan, Susan, 1937-. Life for me ain't been no crystal stair. Teenagers with social disabilities--United States--Case studies. Teenage mothers--Case studies.--United States Women authors, Austrian--United States

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