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  • Ernest Morgan discusses the Arthur Morgan School in Burnesville, NC with Studs Terkel

    Aug. 9, 1965

    Interview with Ernest Morgan about the Arthur Morgan School in Burnesville, NC that was founded by family. They discuss the teaching and learning ideology for the students (aged 12-16) who attend the school. Ernest describes the curriculum that includes outdoor learning in Black Mountain where the school is located. Includes a piece from an interview with Alexander Sutherland Neill about student and school adjustment. Ernest Morgan quotes Martin Luther King on maladjustment.

  • Erna Putz, John Zora and Roger Franklin discuss World War II

    Mar. 3, 1993
  • Erik Hesselberg discusses his navigation on the Kon-Tiki expedition

    Oct. 9, 1962

    In a their man-made raft, Hesselberg and his crew travelled 4300 sea miles out in the open water. Erik Hesselberg talks about navigating the three-month long expedition on the Kon-Tiki from South America to French Polynesia. Hesselberg said everyone should have such an experience as he did, to be unencumbered while out at sea.

  • Erik Bye

    Erik Bye discusses the history of Norwegian immigration to America in the 19th century and his work as a television journalist and singer

    Aug. 18, 1975

    Studs interviews Erik Bye about Norwegian immigration to America and his music. They discuss the reasons why people left Norway in the 19th century and the conditions they suffered when they settled in New York. Bye explains Norwegian history and why the Norwegians moved from the American east coast to the west. Studs notes that Bye is in Chicago to gather information to produce a Norwegian television documentary about early Norwegian immigrants. Bye shares his interpretations of some of his songs and explains Norwegian music.

  • Eric Lüth

    Erich Lüth talks with Studs Terkel on life under Hitler and its aftermath ; part 2

    1968

    Studs continues his interview with Erich Luth in Hamburg, Germany. The audio breaks at 25:23 and continues on a Sat at 25:28 till its conclusion at 35:43. Erich Luth conveys stories of humanity by both German prisoners towards Russian prisoners whose treatment was dictated by the Nazi party to not offer any winter clothing or shoes to provide comfort. The German laborers provided a human solidarity that brought them food, clothes, and soap.

  • Erica Jong

    Erica Jong discusses the paperback release of "Fear of Flying"

    Dec. 19, 1974

    Erica Jong discusses the paperback release of "Fear of Flying," reading excerpts as well as several of her poems from her previous collections, "Half-Lives," and "Fruits and Vegetables."

  • Erica Jong

    Erica Jong discusses her book “Fanny, Being the True History of the Adventures of Fanny Hackabout-Jones”

    Sep. 8, 1980

    Writer Erica Jong discusses feminism, her book “Fanny, Being the True History of the Adventures of Fanny Hackabout-Jones,” and its influences with Studs Terkel. Both Jong and Terkel read excerpts from Jong’s book.

  • Eric Marcus discusses his book "Making Gay History"

    Jun. 9, 1992

    Discussing the book "Making Gay History: The Struggle For Gay and Lesbian Equal Rights, 1945-1990: An Oral History" (published by Harper Collins) with the author, journalist Eric Marcus.

  • Eric Goldman

    Eric Goldman discusses his experiences as special consultant to President Lyndon Johnson

    1967

    Historian Eric Goldman discusses his time as special consultant for President Lyndon B. Johnson and his book "The Tragedy of Lyndon Johnson."

  • Eric Bogosian discusses his work as an author and actor

    Apr. 13, 1993

    Eric Bogosian discusses and displays acting techniques he picked up throughout his career. He also performs readings from his book “Notes from Underground.” Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion.

  • Daniel Ellsberg

    Eqbal Ahmad, Daniel Ellsberg, Anthony Lukas and Anthony Russo talk with Studs Terkel ; part 3

    Jun. 9, 1972

    Eqbal Ahmad, Daniel Ellsberg, Anthony Lukas and Anthony Russo discuss Anthony Russo's trial and treatment he endured during his time from conviction to release in federal prison compared to the treatment of prisoners tortured in Vietnam.

  • Daniel Ellsberg

    Eqbal Ahmad, Daniel Ellsberg, Anthony Lukas and Anthony Russo talk with Studs Terkel ; part 2

    Jun. 9, 1972

    Daniel Ellsburg, Eqbal Ahmad, Anthony Lukas, and Anthony Russo discuss Anthony Russo's time in jail, the leak of the Pentagon Papers, Vietnam War, torture of Vietnam prisoners being ignored, corruption in politics, and working for Rand.

  • Daniel Ellsberg

    Eqbal Ahmad, Daniel Ellsberg, Anthony Lukas and Anthony Russo talk with Studs Terkel ; part 1

    Jun. 9, 1972

    Eqbal Ahmad, Daniel Ellsberg, Anthony Lukas and Anthony Russo discuss their introduction into becoming activitsts, leaking the Pentagon Papers, Nixon Administration, and their philosophy on working for men in power.

  • Eqbal Ahmad and Muhammad Yunus

    Eqbal Ahmad and Muhammad Yunus discuss Pakistan

    1970

    Eqbal Ahmad and Muhammad Yunus discuss the current state of East and West Pakistan with Studs Terkel. Topics of discussion include current food shortages, United States intervention in South and Southeast Asia, military rule in Pakistan, cultural differences between East and West Pakistan, and the human toll resulting from the military government, disease, and natural disasters. Includes an excerpt of a recording of Shanta Gandhi telling a story about an audience member’s response at the end of a play she performed during the Bengal Famine.(Wav ID: 1863201-3-1, 3-2, 3-3)

  • Enrique Arias discusses music from Colonial Latin America

    Jun. 21, 1993

    Enrique Arias and Studs Terkel explore music from Colonial Latin American and discuss an upcoming concert featuring music from the opera “La Purpura de la Rosa.”

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