This collection encompasses 50-plus years of interviews, readings, speeches, and reports on the vibrant literary scene in Minnesota. Not only home to giants F. Scott Fitzgerald and Sinclair Lewis, our state has an array of incredible contemporary poets, novelists and playwrights. Their words make up majority of this collection.
Repeatedly being named the “Most Literate City in the United States,” the Twin Cities has played host to numerous visiting national writers via book tours, festivals, and lectures. Many recordings of these are also included.
This project was funded by the National Historical Publications & Records Commission.
July 14, 1992 -
July 14, 1992 -
July 15, 1992 - MPR’s Mike Edgerly interviews Steven Gillon, author of "The Democrats' Dilemma." Book presents the Democratic party through the lens of Walter Mondale's political career. Interview was held at the National Democratic Convention, held in New York City.
July 15, 1992 -
July 15, 1992 -
July 16, 1992 - Gullah, Milkweed Editions, Emilie Buchwald
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