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  • 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.

  • Yves Montand

    A French taxi driver and actor/singer Yves Montand

    1962

    While waiting to see Yves Montand, Studs speaks with a taxi driver through an interpreter, Michelle [Viande?]. Also speaks to Yves Montand. [This Montand interview is also 1915409-3-1. Peggy Nelson is on 1925288-3-1.]

  • 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.

  • Jennifer Casolo in conversation with Studs Terkel

    1980
  • James Sherburne in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Aug. 22, 1973
  • Lew Kreinberg, German (Herman) Leyte, and Nate Duncan discuss Maxwell Street, Chicago

    Dec. 8, 1993

    Discussing Maxwell Street with Lew Kreinberg and vendors German (Herman) Leyte, and Nate Duncan.

  • Sister Margot Lloran talks with Studs Terkel

    Jan. 29, 1986

    Discussing the political situation in the Philippines and the human rights organization Task Force Detainees of the Philippines (TFDP) with Sister Margot Lloran. The TFDP works with the Filipino people to craft a response to militarization.

  • Tony Kujala, Billy Crowe in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Oct. 24, 1989

    Interviewing Tony Kujala and Billy Crowe.

  • Albert Maltz, Will Paynter in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Mar. 1, 1971
  • Terkel comments and presents a gathering of survivors

    Mar. 1, 1958

    Presenting "A gathering of survivors" an award winning summary program of "Hard Times" the radio series.

  • Jim Jennings, Jake Dowling, Jim Hastings in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Aug. 26, 1993
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