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Leon Forrest in conversation with Studs Terkel

BROADCAST: Sep. 15, 1992 | DURATION: 00:52:15

Synopsis

Discussing the book "Divine Days" (published by Another Chicago Press) with author Leon Forrest.

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 15, 1992

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

Duration
52 minutes, 15 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature African American History & Culture

People

Authors, Writers Educators

Tags

Forrest, Leon--Interviews Forrest, Leon. Divine days. Forest County (Imaginary place)--Fiction. African American dramatists--Fiction. African Americans--Social life and customs--Fiction. African American novelists--20th century--Interviews Africa WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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