Carl Sandburg Discusses His Work

Duration: 14 min.

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1961

Creator: Coronet Instructional Films In Cooperation With Columbia Broadcasting System.

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: sound

Credits: interview: Edward R. Murrow

Description: Presents Carl Sandburg, poet, historian, and biographer, at his home on Connemara Farm in North Carolina. He speaks of his early years, his struggle to gain fame, and his philosophy. Also shows him reading selected passages., Carl Sandburg speaks of his early years, his struggle to gain fame and his philosophy. He comments on his writing and reads selections from 'THE PEOPLE,' 'YES' and 'REMEMBRANCE ROCK.' Produced in co-operation with CBSTV from an interview by Edward R Murrow.

Complete Record: , Features an interview with Carl Sandburg by Edward R. Murrow in which they discuss Sandburg's philosophy and writings. Included are his early life, his struggle to gain fame, and his feelings about his writings. He reads selected passages from "The People, Yes" and "Remembrance Rock." Interview takes place in Sandburg's home, Connemara Farm, North Carolina., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.

Metadata Source:Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62)