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R. Buckminster (Richard Buckminster) Fuller in conversation with Studs Terkel

BROADCAST: Apr. 23, 1960 | DURATION: 00:58:29

Synopsis

Interviewing author and scientist Buckminster Fuller.

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 23, 1960

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

Duration
58 minutes, 29 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Science and Science Writers

People

Scientists

Tags

Fuller, R. Buckminster (Richard Buckminster), 1895---Interviews Scientists--United States--20th century--Interviews Geodesic domes. Science writers--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Fuller, R. Buckminster (Richard Buckminster) WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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