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John Powers discusses his book "Unoriginal sinner and the ice cream God"

BROADCAST: Oct. 14, 1977 | DURATION: 00:53:21

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 14, 1977

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 53.14 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
53 minutes, 21 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature Comedy, Satire Theology, Religion, Religious Organizations

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Powers, John R.--Interviews Powers, John R. Unoriginal sinner and the ice cream God. Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Powers, John R.,-- interviewee

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