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  • Allan Evans and Henry Jordan

    Studs Terkel discusses gang life with Allan Evans and Henry Jordan

    1969

    Studs Terkel discusses gang life with Allan Evans and Henry Jordan, members of the Vice Lords, an urban street gang based in Chicago. Evans and Jordan were both born and grew up in Chicago.

  • Studs Terkel comments and presents Fiesta: a Chicago Happening ; part 2

    Aug. 23, 1969

    Studs Terkel interviews José "Cha Cha" Jiménez, founder of the Young Lords. At the time of the interview, Jiménez is preparing a picnic for the local Puerto Ricans. However, he is being harassed by the police.

  • Studs Terkel comments and presents Fiesta: a Chicago Happening ; part 1

    Aug. 23, 1969

    Terkel interviews Jose "Cha Cha" Jiménez during a social gathering. He also interviews Brian McCutcheon of the 43rd Ward.

  • St. Clair Drake and Paul Mundy discuss prejudice ; part 3

    1965

    Discussing prejudice in communities with Dr. St. Clair Drake and Dr. Paul Mundy. They discuss stereotypes, racism, and race relations.

  • St. Clair Drake and Paul Mundy discuss prejudice ; part 1

    1965

    Discussing the community and prejudice with Dr. St. Clair Drake and Dr. Paul Mundy. Includes an interview with a boy named Tony discussing relations with African American people.

  • Otis Thomas in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Jan. 29, 1990
  • Nicholas Von Hoffman in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Sep. 14, 1992
  • John Donahue, Calvin Hill in conversation with Studs Terkel

    May. 17, 1995

    Interviewing members of the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, John Donahue and Calvin Hill.

  • John A. McDermott and Sister Mary Peters

    John A. McDermott and Sister Mary Peter discuss Catholic Church's Participation in Civil Rights Movement

    Sep. 15, 1965

    John A. McDermott and Sister Mary Peters discuss Catholic Church's Participation in Civil Rights Movement. Includes interview with unknown Catholic man opposed to nuns' and priests' involvement. Includes song "It Isn't Nice" by Judy Collins.

  • Jimmy discusses his daily life, his dreams, and worries; part 1

    1968

    Jimmy talks about how he spends his day, fantasies and daydreams, worries about the future, and family life; part 1.

  • Jessie F. (Florence) Binford

    Jessie F. [Florence] Binford talks with Studs Terkel about Jane Addams

    Jun. 13, 1960

    Ms. Binford talks with Studs about Jane Addams life and her dedication to social service with the women and children of Chicago. Ms.Binford discusses the creation of Hull House and the associated buildings and how deeply in need they were of the help.

  • Jessie F. (Florence) Binford

    Jessie Binford discusses Hull House and Chicago ; part 4

    1968

    Jessie Binford discusses Chicago and Hull House

  • Jessie F. (Florence) Binford

    Jessie Binford discusses Hull House and Chicago ; part 3

    1968

    Jessie Binford discusses Chicago and Hull House

  • Jessie F. (Florence) Binford

    Jessie Binford discusses Hull House and Chicago ; part 1

    1968

    Jessie Binford discusses Chicago and Hull House

  • Jessie F. (Florence) Binford

    Jessie Binford discusses Chicago and Hull House

    1968

    Jessie Binford discusses Hull House and Chicago.

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