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Studs Terkel discusses the novel "Creation" with its author, Gore Vidal

DURATION: 00:46:45

Synopsis

Discussing the book "Creation" with the author Gore Vidal.

Details

Duration
46 minutes, 45 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 46.40 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Topics

Literature American History & Politics

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Authors, Writers

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