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Marjorie Guthrie discusses Huntington's disease and Woody Guthrie

DURATION: 00:45:50

Synopsis

Marjorie Guthie, the widow of folk singer of Woody Guthrie is in town for a fundraiser, raising money for Huntington's disease. Woody Guthrie died of the disease, which was passed down from his mother. Marjorie Guthrie also reflects on her courtship with Woody and she also talks about his music.

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Duration
45 minutes, 50 seconds

Topics

Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health Music Music - Folk Music

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Guthrie, Marjorie -- Interviews Audiotapes Radio programs Guthrie, Marjorie -- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Guthrie, Woody, 1912-1967 Guthrie, Arlo Huntington's disease Yurchenco, Hennrietta

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