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Social Reformers Advocacy Urban Life
  • Charlotte Towle

    Tribute to Charlotte Towle

    1967

    Tribute to Charlotte Towle with Ner Littner, Pearl Rosenzweig, Alan Wade and Dame Eileen Younghusband.

  • Mike Chosa discusses the struggles of Native Americans

    Jun. 17, 1971

    Mike Chosa discusses the struggles of Native Americans, namely poverty, during the protests at Belmont Yacht Harbor. Includes the recitation of an unknown poem about Native Americans. Includes Buffy Sainte-Marie's songs "Now That the Buffalo's Gone" and "My Country Tis' of Thy People You're Dying." Includes an interview of John Tortes "Chief" Meyers. Includes the reading of a Chicago Daily News article about the Native American occupation of Belmont Yacht Harbor.

  • 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 work ethic and dreams; Carolyn and May Rose discuss daily life, and worries; part 2

    1968

    Jimmy discusses work ethic and pride. High school students Carolyn and May Rose describe a typical day, future plans and worries. All talk about what the world would look like if they were God. Part 2

  • Interviewing students Marvin Jackson, David Furey and Debbie Mooney about their upcoming participation in the May 8th peace march in Chicago

    Apr. 25, 1983
  • Interviewing Chicago political activists Leon Despres, Dick Simpson and Nancy Jefferson

    Feb. 9, 1977
  • Interview with Mary Hollis and Sandra Maxwell

    Jul. 9, 1993

    Interviewing Mary Hollis and Sandra Maxwell, members of the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN).

  • Interview with Gale Cincotta and Tom Fox

    Jun. 1, 1983

    Interviewing Gale Cincotta of National People's Action, a community activist organization working on issues of housing and employment, and Tom Fox.

  • Interview with Gale Cincotta and Tom Fox

    Apr. 8, 1986

    Interviewing Gale Cincotta of National People's Action, a community activist organization working on issues of housing and employment, and Tom Fox.

  • Interview with Allan Evans and Henry Jordan ; part 2

    1970

    Discussing the "The Foundation Years" project.

  • Interview with Allan Evans and Henry Jordan ; part 1

    1970

    Discussing the "The Foundation Years" project.

  • General Chaney, Charles Roche and Mary Lou Wolff discuss the Citizens Action Program

    Nov. 27, 1973

    Interviewing General Chaney, Charles Roche and Mary Lou Wolff of the Citizens Action Program.

  • Florence Scala

    Florence Scala talks with Studs Terkel ; part 2

    1968
  • Discussing the Inspiration Cafe with Lisa Nigro

    1980

    The Inspiration Cafe provides meals for the homeless in a restaurant-like setting.

  • Discussing red-lining with C.A.P. panel; Hazel Montgomery, Bernie Willow, Stanley Nappolomi

    Jan. 14, 1975

    As members of CAP (Citizens Action Program), Bernie Willow, Hazel Montgomery and Stanley Nappolomi all have their questions and concerns about the communities in which they reside and who gave the banks the right to determine which neighborhoods and communities are deteriorating. An outspoken, almost militant member, Bernie Willow, points out that the charters of savings and loans institutions was to loan money out so people could reside in the neighborhoods. Many of the establishments, Willow says, have dropped the word “Loan” from the businesses.

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