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  • Edward Atienza talks with Studs Terkel ; part 2

    Apr. 2, 1962
  • Edward Atienza talks with Studs Terkel ; part 1

    Apr. 2, 1962
  • Edward Atienza discusses his early career as stage actor

    Oct. 7, 1959

    Edward Atienza discusses his early career as a stage actor in England. Mr Atienza talks of his work with the Stratford upon Avon(Royal Shakespeare Theater) and working with Peter Ustinov and Laurence Olivier. He sings three songs throughout the interview: "When that I was a little tiny boy", "Willow song" and "Go away from my window"

  • Edward Albee discusses the arts and the meaning of plays

    Dec. 31, 1967

    Every play is political and art isn’t easy, according to Edward Albee. People need to realize that going to the theatre is an arena of engagement rather than one of escapism, says Albee. Due to people’s lack of knowledge and self-awareness, we in society, we deserve everything bad that we get, are also part of Albee’s views.

  • Educator Harold Taylor talks with Studs Terkel ; part 2

    1965

    A short clip of Studs Interviewing educator Harold Taylor. The two briefly discuss what it would be like for the United States of America to use its resources in a way to become a "vast meeting ground of people," in which American citizens are exposed to a variety of the arts from different cultures in an effort to become a "teacher in the world."

  • Educator Harold Taylor talks with Studs Terkel ; part 1

    1965

    Harold Taylor and Studs look in-depth at the definition of what it means to be a "student," including on-campus protests, gaining life experience by teaching and challenging the mainstream social order. Includes a brief reading from Taylor's speech, "Preparation of American Teachers in the Field of World Affairs."

  • Eduardo H. Galeano in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Mar. 1, 1986

    Discussing the book "Memory of Fire: Vol. 1, Genesis" (published by Pantheon, part one of a trilogy) with the author Eduardo Galeano.

  • Eduardo H. Galeano in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Jan. 23, 1989

    Discussing parts two and three of "Memory of Fire: Vol. 2, Faces and Masks - Century of the Wind," with the author Eduardo Galeano.

  • Eduardo H. Galeano in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Dec. 16, 1997

    Discussing the book "Memory of Fire: Vol. 1, Genesis," with the author Eduardo Galeano (this tape has been fully restored to its original length).

  • Edmund White talks about his book "States of Desire"

    Jun. 5, 1980

    Edmund White talks about his book "States of Desire: Travels in Gay America," published in 1980.

  • Edith Wilson discusses her career

    Dec. 26, 1977

    Edith Wilson talks about her singing and acting career in California and throughout the states. Songs have been removed due to copyright restrictions.

  • Edith Mason discusses her childhood and career in the opera ; part 1

    1966

    Madam Mason discusses her childhood as it pertains to her career. She shares her training and study in Paris. Mason recalls the many composers and conductors she has worked with and the various opera companies she worked for. The musical numbers are removed from this edited version of the original recording.

  • Edith Mason discusses her childhood and career in the opera

    1966

    Studs replays his interview with Edith Mason 21 years ago. Madam Mason discusses her childhood as it pertains to her career. She shares her training and study in Paris. Mason recalls the many composers and conductors she has worked with and the various opera companies she worked for. The musical numbers are removed from this edited version of the original recording.

  • Edith Mason discusses her career in opera ; part 2

    1966

    They talk about other performers Madam Mason worked with. Edith shares her view on the difference between opera in her day and the current opera. Parts of this version appears to be a duplicate of another, but there are a few parts that are not duplicates. The musical pieces are removed from this edited version of the original recording.

  • Edgar Zodiag Friedenberg talks with Studs Terkel

    Mar. 11, 1960

    Edgar Zodiag Friedenberg talks about his book "The Vanishing Adolescent." He discusses how experience of adolescence has changed.

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