Mark Clark, Emily Kimbrough, and W. Somerset Maugham
Friday, November 10, 1950
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Clark talks about his experience during World War 2, including stories about a dog and General Patton.
Van Doren introduces Kimbrough, who talks about her latest book, "The Innocents from Indiana" and her life.
Van Doren introduces Maugham, who talks about changes in publishing, grants for writers, his suggestions for running something similar to the American Academy in Rome, investing in writers.
Van Doren closes the program.
Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection
WNYC archives id: 71183
Municipal archives id: LT2310
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