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Jimmie Driftwood discusses his music and career

BROADCAST: May. 25, 1977 | DURATION: 00:58:56

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Broadcast Date
May. 25, 1977

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 58.50 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
58 minutes, 56 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music Music - Folk Music

People

Musicians

Tags

Driftwood, Jimmie Folk music Lyricists Singers Audiotapes. Radio programs. Driftwood, Jimmy, 1917-1998. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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