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Michael Dorris in conversation with Studs Terkel

BROADCAST: Jul. 26, 1989 | DURATION: 00:52:09

Synopsis

Discussing the book "The Broken Cord" (published by Harper & Row) with the author Michael Dorris.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jul. 26, 1989

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

Duration
52 minutes, 9 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health Childhood & Youth

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Dorris, Michael--Interviews Dorris, Michael. Broken cord. Fetal alcohol syndrome--Patients--Family relationships. Fetal alcohol syndrome--Patients--Biography.--United States Novelists, American--20th century--Interviews Indians of North America Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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