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Terkel reads from "The Swimmer" and interviews author John Cheever

BROADCAST: 1970 | DURATION: 00:37:53

Details

Broadcast Date
1970

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
37 minutes, 53 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Cheever, John--Interviews Cheever, John. Swimmer. Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Cheever, John--Interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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