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Michael Dorris discusses his novel "A Yellow Raft in Blue Water"

BROADCAST: Oct. 6, 1987 | DURATION: 00:59:34

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Synopsis

Michael Dorris' book, "A Yellow Raft in Blue Water," is about 3 Native American women: Rayna, Christine and Ida. Dorris said when he started to write the book, he didn't know where it would end up. He further explained that Rayna was originally Raymond but that Dorris liked the character better as a woman.

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 6, 1987

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

Duration
59 minutes, 34 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Dorris, Michael--Interviews Dorris, Michael. Yellow Raft in blue water. Indian women--Fiction. Novelists, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Dorris, Michael,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Erdrich, Louise

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