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Studs Terkel discusses literature, mining and Moberly, Missouri with author Jack Conroy

BROADCAST: 1968 | DURATION: 00:34:57

Synopsis

Studs discusses literature, mining and Moberly, Missouri with author Jack Conroy. Conroy had recently (1966) released "Anyplace But Here", a republished version of "They Seek A City", in collaboration with Arna Bontemps. Topics include proletarian literature, coal mining in America, Conroy's home town of Moberly, Missouri, and Conroy's earlier work, including "The Disinherited" (1933).

Details

Broadcast Date
1968

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 5 in.

Duration
34 minutes, 57 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

People

Authors, Writers Workers

Tags

Conroy, Jack, 1898-1990 Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Appalachian coal mining Coal miners Coal miners--Social life and customs--United States. Coal mining Moberly, Missouri Authors, American.