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Kenan Heise in conversation with Studs Terkel

BROADCAST: Jan. 18, 1990 | DURATION: 00:56:00

Synopsis

Discussing the book "The Chicagoization of America, 1893-1917" (published by Chicago Historical Bookworks) with Chicago author Kenan Heise.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jan. 18, 1990

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

Duration
56 minutes

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Chicago Urban Life

People

Journalists Authors, Writers

Tags

Heise, Kenan--Interviews Heise, Kenan. Chicagoization of America, 1893-1917. Journalists--Illinois--Chicago--20th century--Interviews Chicago (Ill.)--History--1875 Audiotapes. Radio programs. Heise, Kenan,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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