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Norbert Blei reads from and discusses his book "Chi-Town"

BROADCAST: Oct. 19, 1990 | DURATION: 00:39:38

Synopsis

When talking about his book, "Chi-Town," Norbert Blei said all the communities in Chicago offer everyone the groups' separate ethnic cultures. Blei also talks about riding the Douglass Park El and the old man sitting on a bench, who he encounters at Grant Park. Lastly, Blei talks about writers who have influenced him.

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 19, 1990

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

Duration
39 minutes, 38 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Chicago Poetry Myths, Stories, Storytelling

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Blei, Norbert--Interviews Blei, Norbert. Chi town. Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Chicago (Ill.)--Intellectual life--20th century. Chicago (Ill.)--Social life and customs. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Blei, Norbert,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Grant Park - Chicago Pixley's diner Roamine, Paul Patreykis, Harry

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