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  • Cranston Jones

    Cranston Jones talks about his book, "Architecture Today and Tomorrow" ; part 2

    1961

    Cranston Jones discusses the idea of architecture as art, historic architecture ideals, and the future of architecture.

  • Cranston Jones talks about his book "Architecture Today and Tomorrow" ; part 1

    1961

    Cranston Jones discusses the architects Frank Lloyd Wright, Le Corbusier, and Walter Gropius.

  • Craig Lesley in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Aug. 18, 1989
  • Cornell Capa discusses his book "Concerned Photographer"

    Feb. 27, 1974

    According to Cornell Capa, the best pictures of his book "Concerned Photographer" are the ones that deal with overpopulation. Capa hoped to make people aware of what's going on in the world and he further hoped people would do something about what they saw in the photographs.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations   

  • Corky Siegel

    Corky Siegel and members of his ensemble the West End String Quartet discuss chamber blues

    Oct. 15, 1996

    Terkel interviews Corky Siegel and the West End String Quartet. Corky Siegel and the West End String Quartet also performs during the broadcast. They also discuss the musical genre of chamber blues.

  • Conversation with dance historian Ann Barzel

    Jan. 23, 1996

    Interviewing dance historian Ann Barzel.

  • Consuelo Sanz-Pastor discusses the impact of Francisco Goya's art

    Aug. 2, 1965

    Discussing the impact of Francisco Goya's art with Consuelo Sanz-Pastor, curator of the Madrid Art Gallery.

  • Conor Cruise O'Brien discusses politics and the book "Writers and politics: essays and criticisms"

    1980

    Connor Cruise O'Brien, Irish politician, writer, historian and academic scholar, discusses politics and the book "Writers and Politics: Essays and Criticisms".

  • Conor Cruise O'Brien

    Conor Cruise O'Brien discusses Africa

    Apr. 29, 1965

    Conor Cruise O'Brien discusses the culture and political state of Africa and his experiences with journalism in African countries including Congo and Ghana.

  • Ursula Bender

    Connie Kolb and Ursula Bender discuss life in Germany

    Sep. 1, 1986

    Connie Kolb and Ursula Bender discuss life in Germany, specifically Berlin. Connie Kolb discusses her life struggles, lack of confidence, and her work in journalism.

  • Composer, singer and guitarist, Ferron, discusses her music

    Mar. 12, 1990

    A self-proclaimed underground artist, Ferron, says she may not sell tons of records but she does have a good following of fans. Ferron says people like her music because they're seeking balance in their lives. She further explains that a lot of her lyrics have to do with understanding our purpose in life.

  • Richard Peaslee

    Composer Richard Peaslee discusses his work for the film "Marat/Sade"

    Feb. 1, 1967

    Richard Peaslee discusses his work as a composer in the film "Marat/Sade" directed by Peter Brook and based off Richard Weiss' 1964 play.

  • Oliver Knussen

    Composer Oliver Knussen discusses his opera adaptation of "Where the Wild Things Are"

    Dec. 13, 1988

    Oliver Knussen discusses his adaptation of "Where the Wild Things Are", which was beginning production at the Chicago Opera Theater, Chicago.

  • Collier Family, Dr. Kawalak, and Augustine Stevens discuss Sierra Leone and the Peace Corps; part 2

    Jul. 26, 1966

    Discussing Sierra Leone and interviewing the Collier Family, Dr. Kawalak and Augustine Stevens. They also discuss the languages, culture, religion, and history of Sierra Leone. Includes a clips of Sierra Leone (African music).

  • Clifton Fadiman reads from and discusses Cricket, a magazine for young people.

    Just because a person is young doesn't mean he or she wouldn't want to read and learn from a magazine. Clifton Fadiman is proud of the work Cricket has done, as he's received letters from children, parents, grandparents, and school teachers from all other the world.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

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