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  • Paul Robeson

    Studs presents a tribute to singer, actor, athlete, author and civil rights crusader Paul B. Robeson

    Jan. 28, 1976

    Studs presents a tribute to singer, actor, athlete, author and civil rights crusader Paul B. Robeson. Studs talks about his personal memories, the social impact and music of Paul Robeson. Excerpts from 1925362-4-1 Mr Robeson' friends recall memories of him: Earl Dickerson one of the 1 st black aldermen of Chicago, J. Mayo "Ink" Williams football player, Studs Terkel, Claudia Cassidy(1925655-4-1), Eddie Balchowski, Veteran, painter, poet(1934701-3-1) Includes excerpts from 1925362-4-1 and music. Similar to 1925362-3-1, but not identical. 01/23/1976 date of death.

  • Moms Mabley

    Jackie "Moms" Mabley talks about her life and career as a comedian ; part 1

    Jun. 13, 1961

    The interview begins with an excerpt from a Moms Mabley performance at the Apollo Theater, talking about a visit to Washington DC and her experience on the White House Lawn. Jackie "Moms" Mabley talks about her life and career as a comedian. She speaks fondly of her hometown and of her childhood and family. Part 1 ends with an excerpt from a performance at The Uptown Theater in Pennsylvania. She is talking about visiting Georgia and having to vote there. ; part 1

  • Moms Mabley

    Jackie "Moms" Mabley talks about her life and career as a comedian ; part 2

    Jun. 13, 1961

    Part 2 begins with a continuation of the excerpt from a performance at The Uptown Theater in Pennsylvania. She is talking about visiting Georgia and having to vote there. Jackie "Moms" Mabley talks about her life and career as a comedian. She speaks about how comedy/humor has changed and how some have become thieves of material. The interview ends with one further excerpt from her performance at The Uptown Theater. Unknown classical music begins at 08:50 until end of recording

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