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Louise Erdrich, Michael Dorris in conversation with Studs Terkel

BROADCAST: May. 4, 1991 | DURATION: 00:50:12

Synopsis

Discussing the book "The Crown of Columbus" (published by HarperCollins) with the authors Louise Erdrich and Michael Dorris.

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 4, 1991

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

Duration
50 minutes, 12 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Native American History & Culture Literature

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Erdrich, Louise--Interviews Dorris, Michael--Interviews Dorris, Michael. Crown of Columbus. Erdrich, Louise. Crown of Columbus. Columbus, Christopher--Fiction. Historians--Fiction.--United States Women novelists, American--20th century--Interviews WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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