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Lawrence Weschler discusses his book “Mr. Wilson’s Cabinet of Wonder”

BROADCAST: Jan. 22, 1997 | DURATION: 00:55:16

Synopsis

Lawrence Weschler discusses his book “Mr. Wilson’s Cabinet of Wonder” and the Museum of Jurassic Technology. Weschler discusses the director of this museum, David Hildebrand Wilson, and the surreal and often humorous exhibits on display in the museum. Studs plays "Suite Anglaise No. 2 in A Minor: II. Bourrée 1 et 2" - Jean-Frédéric Neuburger.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jan. 22, 1997

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

Duration
55 minutes, 16 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

American History & Politics Philosophy

People

Journalists Authors, Writers

Tags

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