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King Solomon discusses his life and Barry Byrne discusses Frank Lloyd Wright

BROADCAST: 1968 | DURATION: 00:35:52

Synopsis

Both interviews incomplete. King Solomon as Kid Pharaoh, hot dog shop owner in Chicago, and former prize fighter. Mr. Solomon talks about his business and how he has earned his place. He talks about being a gambler, and speaks of being "rough" and receiving his money in an unorthodox manner, "protection" so to speak. The Interview ends abruptly at 13:42. At 13:43 interview begins with Barry Byrne architect and student of the "Prairie Style" talks about his education with Frank Lloyd Wright. He speaks fondly of "father"(Frank Lloyd Wright) and his time studying under him. The tape ends at 35:32 an incomplete interview. (incomplete; see T2900A,B)

Details

Broadcast Date
1968

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
35 minutes, 52 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Chicago Urban Life Working, Labor, Economy Sports and Sports Writers

People

Workers Business People Athletes

Tags

Byrne, Francis Barry, 1883-1967--Interviews Solomon, King--Interviews Kid Pharaoh Audiotapes. Radio programs. Byrne, Francis Barry, 1883-1967--Interviewee Solomon, King,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Prizefighting Boxers (Sports)--Illinois--Chicago--Interviews "Prairie School" architecture Wright, Frank Lloyd, 1867-1959

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