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Leon Forrest in conversation with Studs Terkel

BROADCAST: Jun. 23, 1977 | DURATION: 00:50:49

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Synopsis

Interviewing novelist and Northwestern University Professor Leon Forrest.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 23, 1977

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

Duration
50 minutes, 49 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature African American History & Culture

People

Educators Authors, Writers

Tags

Forrest, Leon--Interviews African American novelists--20th century--Interviews African American authors--20th century--Interviews College teachers--Illinois--Evanston--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Forrest, Leon, interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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