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Maya Angelou discusses her book “Gather Together in My Name”

BROADCAST: May. 13, 1974 | DURATION: 00:43:23

Synopsis

Writer and poet Maya Angelou talks about her life, Creole influences, and her book “Gather Together in My Name” with Studs Terkel. Angelou reads an excerpt from the book and the recording opens with Angelou reading one of her poems.

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 13, 1974

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 56.52 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
43 minutes, 23 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature American History & Politics Poetry African American History & Culture

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

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