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  • Mel Lambert and five Puerto Rican boys discuss the Jobs Project and life in Chicago ; part 1

    1968

    Studs interview with Mel Lambert and five Puerto Rican boys (Harry, Carlos, Vic, Jose, and Hector) about their life in Puerto Rico and Chicago. They discuss learning English and other subjects in the jobs project. The five boys talk about gang involvement and interactions with other race and ethnic groups. They also discuss their goals, economic opportunity in Chicago, and their difficult experiences of learning English and getting an education.

  • Alabama

    Molly a poor white woman talks with Studs Terkel

    Apr. 9, 1965

    Interviewing in Montgomery, Alabama, with Molly a poor white [part 7, tape 2 of 2]. She speaks of the culture and heritage of poor white families. She advocates for unity and leadership and sense of worth for poor whites. Some of the recording fades out and has some static that makes it hard to understand.

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