00 / 00 Nelson Algren discusses "How the Devil Came Down Division Street" BROADCAST: Feb. 2, 1959 | DURATION: 00:20:23 Synopsis Nelson Algren discusses his short story, "How the Devil Came Down Division Street," the art of writing, and writers of the Beat Generation. Details Broadcast Date Feb. 2, 1959 Physical Format 1 sound tape reel (ca. 35 min.) : 10 1/2 in. Duration 20 minutes, 23 seconds Digital Format WAV Ownership The Chicago History Museum Language English Topics Chicago Urban Life Literature Poetry People Literary personnel Tags Algren, Nelson, 1909-1981--Interviews Algren, Nelson, 1909-1981. How the devil came down Division Street. Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Chicago (Ill.)--Description and travel Audiotapes. Radio programs. Algren, Nelson, 1909-1981 WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Beat generation Writing Religion Atheism Literature Literary arts Holmes, John Clellon, 1926-1988 The Horn Related Programs August Derleth discusses his writing influences ; part 2 | In the 2nd interview, Iris Ford discusses and demonstrates playing the sleigh bells Brendan Behan and cast of "The Hostage" discusses their play and theatre at large Feb. 26, 1961 Interviewing Louis Untermeyer: the library of great American writing ; part 3 Nov. 22, 1960 Frederick Busch reads from and discusses his book "Long Way from Home" May. 25, 1993 James Baldwin discusses his book "Nobody Knows My Name" Apr. 29, 1976 Discussing the book "Lake Wobegon Days,"with the author and radio host Garrison Keillor Aug. 5, 1986
