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Discussing "Who Lost an American" and interviewing author Nelson Algren ; part 1

BROADCAST: Jul. 1, 1963 | DURATION: 00:30:54

Details

Broadcast Date
Jul. 1, 1963

Physical Format
5 sound tape reels (ca. 150 min.) :: 7 in.

Duration
30 minutes, 54 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature

Tags

Algren, Nelson, 1909-1981--Interviews Algren, Nelson, 1909-1981. Who Lost an American. Authors, American--Illinois--Chicago--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Algren, Nelson, 1909-1981-- interviewee Algren, Nelson, 1909-1981 WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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