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Workers Working, Labor, Economy
  • Interviewing with Jack M., a porter while Studs was in England

    1968
  • George Curry

    London newspaper vendor, George Curry, discusses politics and art, while Studs Terkel was in London, England

    Sep. 1975

    While in London, England, Studs Terkel interviews George Curry, a newspaper vendor with a storefront in a hotel. The two discussed Curry’s hometown of Dundee, Scotland and its politics, in addition to London’s current political atmosphere. They also talk about Curry’s political leanings; he is a socialist, and he criticizes England’s immigration policies. Curry comments on his interest in the arts and speaks on stereotypes surrounding the working class. The interview is interrupted intermittently by customers buying their morning paper.

  • Karel Reisz

    Interview with Karel Reisz and a London Cab Driver

    1962

    Interviewing a London cab driver and Karel Reisz while Studs was in England. Recorded in the cab and in Karel Reisz's London home.

  • Dorothy Andrers, Berlene Bernette, Fay Williams

    Dorothy Andrers, Berlene Bernette, Fay Williams in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Oct. 28, 1982

    Discussing working conditions in the Hanes Factory in Galax, Virginia with three mill workers, Dorothy Andrers, Berlene Bernette, and Fay Williams.

  • Vivian Adams

    Vivian Adams discusses the beliefs of the Mormon Church regarding the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)

    Jun. 15, 1982

    Vivian Adams discusses the reasons behind the Mormon Church's stance against the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). The discussion includes the beliefs of the Church regarding the roles of men and women, as well as the history and music of the Mormon Church. Songs include "Oh, Babylon," "Tittery Irie Aye," "Come, Come Ye Saints," and "The Handcart Song."

  • Cesar Chavez

    Cesar Chavez discusses unionizing migrant farm workers

    Jun. 4, 1973

    Cesar Chavez discusses unionizing migrant farm workers, and how nonviolent tactics made the farm workers' struggle a cause with nationwide support(grape boycott). Includes excerpt from Hard Times: Voices of the Great Depression, 1853106-3-1, -3-2. 1965047-2-1 and the song "Adelita" a Mexican Corrido.

  • James Sherburne in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Aug. 22, 1973
  • Tony Kujala, Billy Crowe in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Oct. 24, 1989

    Interviewing Tony Kujala and Billy Crowe.

  • Laurel Snyder discusses prostitution and the COYOTE organization

    Aug. 26, 1980

    Laurel Snyder describes to Studs Terkel her journey into prostitution and her involvement in the organization COYOTE, which advocates for the rights of sex workers and the decriminalization of prostitution.

  • Mrs. Koenig discusses her daily life in a village in Switzerland then at 18:50 the tape switches to a conversation with a mosiac artist

    1962
  • Jane Stern discusses her book "Trucker: A Portrait of the Last American Cowboy"

    Dec. 18, 1975

    Jane Stern discusses her book "Trucker: A Portrait of the Last American Cowboy" and the life, culture, and myths of truck drivers.

  • Eugene V. Debs: citizen and socialist

    Discussing the book "Eugene V. Debs: citizen and socialist" with the author Nick Salvatore

    May. 24, 1983

    Discussing the book "Eugene V. Debs: citizen and socialist" with the author Nick Salvatore. Nick Salvatore discusses Eugene V. Debs' life. Includes song "Ballad of Eugene Victor Debs" sung by Joe Glazer in the beginning. Includes the song "Hold the Fort" song sung at the end.

  • William Serrin discusses his book "Homestead"

    Dec. 17, 1992

    Discussing the book "Homestead: The Glory and Tragedy of an American Steel Town" (published by Times Books) with the author, journalist William Serrin.

  • Discussing the book "Weavers of Revolution: The Yarur Workers and Chile's Road to Socialism" with the author, historian Peter Winn

    Jul. 24, 1986
  • Barbara Garson discusses her book "The Electronic Sweatshop"

    Jun. 16, 1988

    Discussing the book "The Electronic Sweatshop: How Computers are Transforming the Office of the Future into the Factory of the Past" (published by Simon & Schuster) with the author, journalist Barbara Garson.

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