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Richard Ford in conversation with Studs Terkel

BROADCAST: Jun. 19, 1990 | DURATION: 00:52:27

Synopsis

Discussing the novel "Wildlife" (published by Atlantic Monthly Press) with the author Richard Ford.

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 19, 1990

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

Duration
52 minutes, 27 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Ford, Richard, 1944---Interviews Ford, Richard, 1944-. Wildlife. Families--Fiction.--Montana--Great Falls Novelists, American--20th century--Interviews Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Ford, Richard, 1944 WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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