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Studs Terkel discusses the English language with Bergen Evans ; part 1

BROADCAST: Feb. 26, 1962 | DURATION: 00:32:03

Synopsis

Studs Terkel discusses the English language with Bergen Evans, television host, writer, and Northwestern University professor of English.

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 26, 1962

Physical Format
2 sound tape reels (ca. 60 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
32 minutes, 3 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Education Anthropology & Sociology

People

Academics Linguists

Tags

Evans, Bergen, 1904-1978 Northwestern University (Evanston, Ill.) Evanston (Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) English language Linguistics Linguists--United States--20th century--Interviews

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