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William Hoffman, Jr. reads from and discusses his book "The Loser" ; part 1

BROADCAST: 1968 | DURATION: 00:37:39

Synopsis

With this first part of the interview, William Hoffman, Jr. gives some background into his childhood and growing up, as well as some reasons why he felt the need to be successful at gambling.

Details

Broadcast Date
1968

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

Duration
37 minutes, 39 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Law, Crime, Prison Journalism & Broadcasting Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health Myths, Stories, Storytelling

People

Journalists

Tags

Hoffman, William, Jr. Loser. Authors, American. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Arlington Park Racetrack Gamblers Anonymous Las Vegas, Nevada Louisville, Kentucky Gardena, California The Normandie Club - Los Angeles, CA

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