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Workers Chicago
  • Ed Sadlowski

    Ed Sadlowski and Joe Gutierrez discuss labor issues in Chicago and environs

    Feb. 11, 1992

    Discussing South Chicago with Ed Sadlowski, a former United Steelworkers of America official, and steelworker Joe Gutierrez. They discuss the changing culture and values amongst union workers, bosses, and families throughout the 20th century. Includes a recording of the Pete Seeger and Chorus singing "Roll The Union On" as it appeared on the 1955 reissue of The Almanac Singers' 1941 album "Talking Union & Other Union Songs". Also features an excerpt from "Bread and Roses" as performed by Judy Collins.

  • John Ray, Jimmy Ray and Henry discuss life in Chicago; part 2

    1968

    Jimmy Ray, John Ray, and Henry discuss their personal feelings on a variety of topics including religion, every day life, and what an ideal world looks like.

  • Jimmy Ray discusses his ideal future, music, and concerns with the country; part 1

    1968

    Jimmy Ray talks about what he would like a future marriage to look like, music he likes and why, and things he worries about in the country; part 1.

  • Alice and Bob Taylor talk with Studs Terkel

    1970
  • Grace Radowski in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Jun. 1, 1970
  • Students, teachers, and a parent from St. Mary's Center for Learning talk to Studs Terkel

    Dec. 11, 1968

    Interviewing at the Saint Mary's Center for Learning, an alternative school on the West Side of Chicago, with students Theresa Gonzales, Joan Perry, Cheryl Petrats and teachers Janice Eritch, Rozelle Nesbit, Sister Elaine Shuster and a parent, Mrs. Lori Waslewski.

  • Kenny Swader, Demetria Dazzetto, Loreen Mastelewski

    Interviewing a teacher, parent, and student of St. Mary's Center for learning

    Nov. 5, 1969

    Interviewing Kenny Swader, Demetria Dazzetto, Loreen Mastelewski from Saint Mary's Center for Learning, an alternative school located on Chicago's West Side.

  • Barry Byrne

    Interview with Barry Byrne and King Solomon as Kid Pharoah.

    1968

    Both interviews incomplete. King Solomon as Kid Pharaoh, hot dog shop owner in Chicago, and former prize fighter. Mr. Solomon talks about his business and how he has earned his place. He talks about being a gambler, and speaks of being "rough" and receiving his money in an unorthodox manner, "protection" so to speak. The Interview ends abruptly at 13:42. At 13:43 interview begins with Barry Byrne architect and student of the "Prairie Style" talks about his education with Frank Lloyd Wright. He speaks fondly of "father"(Frank Lloyd Wright) and his time studying under him.

  • Gage Park residents discuss race relations and racial integration at Gage Park High School ; part 1

    Aug. 4, 1970

    A diverse panel of Gage Park residents discuss racial integration at Gage Park High School, neighborhood change, and race relations in general.

  • Julia Koscis discusses her family's daily work and life

    Julia Koscis discusses living as a single parent family in 1940's Chicago. She discusses her three sons and their working and daily life. She also discussed meeting her second husband.

  • Julia Koscis discusses being an immigrant, racisim and daily life

    Julia Koscis discusses being an immigrant, racism and daily life. She talks with Studs about her fears of African Americans upon arriving at Ellis Island, New York from Hungary, and living closely with them before moving on to Dayton, Ohio. She discusses some of her life before moving to Chicago from Dayton, Ohio.

  • Chicago blizzard

    Chicago Blizzard field recordings: January 1967 snow-in ; part 1

    May. 13, 1967

    Terkel discussing the snow-in in Chicago in January 1967. Interviewee talks about how the human interaction differs during a blizzard then on a clear day.

  • Chicago blizzard

    Chicago Blizzard field recordings: January 1967 snow-in ; part 2

    May. 13, 1967

    Terkel discussing the snow-in in Chicago in January 1967. Interviewee talks about how the human interaction differs during a blizzard then on a clear day.

  • Pablo Picasso

    Studs Terkel comments and presents Picasso unveiling ceremony

    Aug. 15, 1967

    Presenting at the Picasso unveiling: dedication ceremony and comments.

  • Pablo Picasso

    Studs Terkel comments and presents Picasso unveiling ceremony on its 30th anniversary

    Aug. 15, 1997

    Presenting at the Picasso unveiling: dedication ceremony and comments 30th anniversary.

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