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William Kennedy discusses his book "Very Old Bones"

BROADCAST: May. 13, 1992 | DURATION: 00:49:32

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Synopsis

Discussing the book "Very Old Bones" (published by Viking Press) with the author William Kennedy.

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 13, 1992

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
49 minutes, 32 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Literature

People

Authors, Writers Historians

Tags

Kennedy, William, 1928---Interviews Kennedy, William, 1928-. Very old bones. Phelan family (Fictitious characters)--Fiction. Families--Fiction.--New York (State)--Albany Domestic fiction. Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Novelists, American WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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