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Richard Ford in conversation with Studs Terkel

BROADCAST: 1980 | DURATION: 00:48:07

Synopsis

Discussing "The Sportswriter" (published by Random House Vintage) with the author Richard Ford.

Details

Broadcast Date
1980

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

Duration
48 minutes, 7 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Sports and Sports Writers Literature

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Ford, Richard, 1944---Interviews Ford, Richard, 1944-. Sportswriter. Sportswriters--Fiction. Divorced men--Fiction. Novelists, American--20th century--Interviews Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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