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Jim Fuerst, Terry Brunner in conversation with Studs Terkel

BROADCAST: Sep. 3, 1986 | DURATION: 00:50:18

Synopsis

Discussing the debate over the site of the new Chicago Public Library with poet Jim Fuerst and Terry Brunner, Executive Director of the Better Government Association.

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 3, 1986

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

Duration
50 minutes, 18 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Architecture, Design, Urban Planning Chicago Urban Life

People

Authors, Writers Workers

Tags

Fuerst, Jim--Interviews Brunner, Terry--Interviews Better Government Association (Ill.) Chicago Public Library. Harold Washington Library Center (Chicago Public Library)--Planning. Public libraries--Citizen participation--Illinois--Chicago. Public library WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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