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John Egerton discusses his book "Generations: An American Family"

BROADCAST: Nov. 3, 1983 | DURATION: 00:58:48

Synopsis

Kentucky writer John Egerton discusses his book "Generations: An American Family." The song "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is played at the opening and closing of the interview. The timestamps are as follows: 00:01:29-00:02:36 (opening) 00:55:33-00:58:40 (closing)

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 3, 1983

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

Duration
58 minutes, 48 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Anthropology & Sociology American History & Politics

People

Journalists Authors, Writers

Tags

Egerton, John--Interviews Egerton, John. Generations. Ledford family. Families--United States Journalists--United States--20th century--Interviews United States--Social life and customs United States--Social conditions Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Genealogy Social history Oral Histories Family dynamics Centenarians Multigenerational families

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