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  • James Baldwin

    James Baldwin discusses his book," Nobody knows my name: more notes of a native son"

    Jul. 15, 1961

    Interviewing novelist and fighter for civil rights for all, James Baldwin and discussion on the book "Nobody Knows My Name more notes of a native son". They discuss the book and Mr. Baldwin's political beliefs and his work towards change in the civil rights movement.

  • James Baldwin

    James Baldwin discusses his book "The Evidence of Things Not Seen"

    Nov. 22, 1985

    John Baldwin talks about his book "The Evidence of Things Not Seen" in which discusses the Wayne Williams Atlanta child murders of 1979-1981. This record is part of the Studs Terkel Almanac.

  • James Baldwin discusses his book "The Devil Finds Work"

    Apr. 29, 1976

    Studs interviews novelist and fighter for civil rights for all James Baldwin, and discusses the book "The Devil Finds work" They discuss Mr. Baldwin's political beliefs and his work towards change in the civil rights movement.

  • James Baldwin

    James Baldwin discusses his book "Another Country" and his travels through Africa

    Sep. 29, 1962

    James Baldwin discusses his book "Another Country" and his trip to Africa. Mr.Baldwin and Studs speak about his place in social reform and his fight for civil rights for all.

  • Jamake Highwater discusses his book "The Sun, He Dies: A Novel About the End of the Aztec World"

    May. 22, 1980

    Author Jamake Highwater discusses his book "The Sun, He Dies: A Novel About the End of the Aztec World;" reads passages from book throughout the interview.

  • Jamaica Kincaid discusses her book “The Autobiography of My Mother”

    Jan. 31, 1996

    Writer Jamaica Kincaid talks with Studs Terkel about her book “The Autobiography of My Mother” and her life.

  • Jadwiga Lopez and Andrew Patner discuss their recent visits to Poland

    Sep. 10, 1981

    Jadwiga Lopez and Andrew Patner discuss Poland and tell stories about their latest visits before and during the Poland Crisis of 1980-1981. Topics discussed include the economic hardships, food shortages, the Solidarity Union, politics, and the arts. Parts of polish music is played at the start and end.

  • Jackie "Moms" Mabley

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

    Jun. 13, 1961

    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. Copyrighted material has been removed from this program.

  • Jackie "Moms" Mabley

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

    Jun. 13, 1961

    Jackie "Moms" Mabley talks about her life and career as a comedian. She speaks fondly of her hometown and of her childhood and family. Copyrighted material has been removed from this program.

  • Jack Newfield discusses his book "Robert Kennedy: A Memoir"

    Oct. 31, 1978

    According to Jack Newfield's book, "Robert Kennedy: A Memoir," Robert Kennedy spent a good part of his first 38 years of life in service to his brother. Robert was JFK's campaign manager, advisor, and Attorney General. Objectivity and seeking the truth as a journalist is also discussed in the interview.

  • Jack Levine, Phillip J. Schiller in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Oct. 25, 1995

    Discussing the exhibit and book "In the Eye of the Storm: an Art of Conscience, 1930-1970: Selections from the Collection of Philip J.& Suzanne Schiller," with artist Jack Levine, and exhibit sponsor Philip Schiller.

  • Jack Conroy discusses sign painter Slappy Hooper

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  • Jack Conroy discusses literature

    Mar. 28, 1962

    Author Jack Conroy talks about the importance of new, up and coming writers having their works published. Conroy also talks about all poets should read their works at the Culture Vulture every Thursday night. Vegetables haven't been thrown yet, said Conroy, but the missiles are all verbal.

  • Jack Conroy discusses his career

    Nov. 30, 1973

    Jack Conroy remembers having a literary interest at the age of eight. He reflects on life back in the 1930s, when writers were writing against the system. In later years, he says, writers didn't seem to know what to rebel against.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Jack Anderson

    Jack Anderson discusses his book "Confessions of a Muckraker: The Inside Story of Life in Washington During the Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson Years"

    May. 23, 1979

    Political commentator Jack Anderson talks about his career, from his beginnings as a war correspondent in WWII, to his time under his mentor Drew Pearson.

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