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Anthropology & Sociology Urban Life
  • The Hidden World of Misericords

    Dorothy and Henry Kraus discuss the book "The Hidden World of Misericords."

    Feb. 10, 1976

    Studs discusses the book "The Hidden World of Misericords" with authors Dorothy and Henry Kraus. They describe how they discovered an entire European collection of church-located woodcarvings depicting a wide variety of scenes crafted by local artisans. Hundreds of years of political, religious, and social events shaped the portrayals and they explore many of the illustrations in their book, focusing on the themes of labor, animals, and religion. They marvel at the skill and craftsmanship and observe that the works can be a rich source of primary research material for modern scholars.

  • R. Buckminster Fuller

    R. Buckminster (Richard ) Fuller talks with Studs Terkel

    Jan. 20, 1965

    A sprawling conversation with R. Buckminster Fuller including his great aunt Margaret Fuller, future communication, the nature of work, human nature, and physics.

  • Hans W. Mattick and Father Robert Taylor talk about the scandal at Cook County Jail

    1968

    Discussing "The Jail" and interviewing Hans W. Mattick and Father Robert Taylor.

  • Rev. George Morey and Jim Lee Osborne discuss life in the Appalachas compared to life in Chicago; part 1

    Jul. 29, 1966

    Interview with Rev. George Morey and Jim Lee Osborne. They discuss southern country living and compare it to urban life and stereotypes. Studs reads a short excerpt from an article written by Mike Royko, columnist from the Chicago Tribune, who also interviewed Jim Lee Osborne. Also includes a short excerpt from an interview with Billy Jo Gatewood, another Appalachian transplant to Chicago.

  • Sally Trench talks with Studs Terkel ; part 1

    1968

    Interviewing British author Sally Trench : Studs in England.

  • Sally Trench talks with Studs Terkel ; part 2

    1968

    Interviewing British author Sally Trench : Studs in England.

  • Dr. Edward Twitchell Hall discusses urban life

    Jan. 23, 1970
  • Nelson Algren

    Nelson Algren discusses love of a city

    Mar. 9, 1961

    Author Nelson Algren discusses what it means to love a city, the re-release of his book, "Chicago: City on the Make," and his interactions with Irish writer and playwright, Brendan Behan.

  • Horace Cayton

    Horace Cayton discusses Long Old Road: An Autobiography, part 3

    Sep. 7, 1966

    Horace Cayton discusses Long Old Road: An Autobiography (part 3 of 3).

  • Interviewing St. Clair Drake, author of "Black Metropolis: A Study of Negro Life in a Northern City."

    May. 10, 1976

    A discussion with sociologist and anthropologist St. Clair Drake at the time of his receiving an honorary award from Roosevelt University on the themes of his convocation address. A fascinating deep-dive into race relations from the Revolution to the Bicentennial, touching on the contradictions, crises and struggles that led to Black institutions and liberation. Studs plays several excerpts from previous programs with St.

  • 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.

  • St. Clair Drake and Paul Mundy discuss prejudice ; part 1

    1965

    Discussing the community and prejudice with Dr. St. Clair Drake and Dr. Paul Mundy. Includes an interview with a boy named Tony discussing relations with African American people.

  • St. Clair Drake and Paul Mundy discuss prejudice ; part 3

    1965

    Discussing prejudice in communities with Dr. St. Clair Drake and Dr. Paul Mundy. They discuss stereotypes, racism, and race relations.

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