Susan Anderson interviews Milton Meltzer, writer and historian, about his book, “A photographer’s life,” a biography of the great American photographer Dorothea Lange (1895 – 1965). Meltzer describes the genesis behind much of her work as a photographer of migrant labor communities, her travels around the United States, and her writing, which often accompanied her photographs. Includes readings from Lange’s journal and music. Readings from Lange’s biography by Bill Hunt. Technical assistance by Andy Weiss. Produced by Susan Anderson.
The Photographer as discoverer : Dorothea Lange / Milton Meltzer interviewed by Susan Anderson.
PRA Archive #:
KZ0562
Date Recorded On:
Sept.1978
Date Broadcast On:
KPFK, 13 Sept. 1978; 19 Sept. 1978.
Item Duration:
1 reel (49 min.) : 7 1/2 ips, stereo.
Total Duration (All Reels):
RESTRICTED. Permissions, licensing requests, Curriculum Initiative, Campus Campaign and all other inquiries should be directed to: Mark Torres, Archives Director, 800-735-0230, Mark@PacificaRadioArchives.org
Availability Notice:
This recording has been digitally preserved as part of Pacifica’s American Women Making History and Culture: 1963-1982 grant preservation project, and is available for research and reference . Please contact the archives via telephone: 818-506-1077 or email: americanwomen at pacificaradioarchives dot org for information on how to obtain a copy of this program. Thank you.
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- PRA Archive #: KZ0562
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- Episode: The Photographer as discoverer : Dorothea Lange / Milton Meltzer interviewed by Susan Anderson.
- Series: Holding up more than half the sky.
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- rightsSummary
RESTRICTED. Permissions, licensing requests, Curriculum Initiative, Campus Campaign and all other inquiries should be directed to: Mark Torres, Archives Director, 800-735-0230, Mark@PacificaRadioArchives.org
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- Distributor: Los Angeles : Pacifica Radio Archives, 1978
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- Producer: Susan Anderson
- Guest: Milton Meltzer
- Reader: Bill Hunt
- Engineer: Andy Weiss


