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Walter Terry discusses his biography of Ruth St. Denis

BROADCAST: Jan. 19, 1970 | DURATION: 00:50:56

Synopsis

Studs speaks with dance critic Walter Terry about his book, Miss Ruth: The More Living Life of Ruth St. Denis. They also discuss her influence on the world of dance. A few audio clips of Walter Terry interviewing Ruth St. Denis are played.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

Details

Broadcast Date
Jan. 19, 1970

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 51.10 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
50 minutes, 56 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

People

Authors, Writers Critics

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) St. Denis, Ruth, 1880-1968 Terry, Walter--Interviews Terry, Walter. Miss Ruth. Biographers--20th century--Interviews Modern dance--Biography.--United States Audiotapes. Radio programs. Terry, Walter,-- interviewee Dance Dance critics Dance--History. Miss Ruth: The More Living Life—book Isadora Duncan--dancer

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