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Leon Forrest in conversation with Studs Terkel

BROADCAST: Sep. 8, 1976 | DURATION: 00:25:06

Synopsis

Tribute to William Faulkner with Leon Forrest

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 8, 1976

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

Duration
25 minutes, 6 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature

People

Educators Authors, Writers

Tags

Faulkner, William, 1897-1962--Biography Forrest, Leon--Interviews Dedications. Authors, American--20th century--Biography. African American novelists--20th century--Interviews African American authors--20th century--Interviews College teachers WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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