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Academics Education
  • Studs Terkel discusses the English language with Bergen Evans ; part 1

    Feb. 26, 1962

    Studs Terkel discusses the English language with Bergen Evans, television host, writer, and Northwestern University professor of English.

  • Thomas J. Cottle

    Studs Terkel discusses busing for school integration with psychologist Thomas J. Cottle

    Oct. 11, 1976

    Studs Terkel discusses the transportation of students for school integration with psychologist Thomas J. Cottle. The main topic of conversation is Cottle's book, "Busing" (1976, Boston, MA, Beacon Press). Terkel and Cottle discuss busing in several cities, focusing on Boston, MA, where Cottle did his research and writing. They each read passages from the book, and discuss the relationship between busing and racism in America.

  • Stokely Carmichael

    Stokely Carmichael, Charlie Cobb, and Courtland Cox discuss the SNCC ; part 1

    Jul. 23, 1965

    Stokely Carmichael, Charlie Cobb, and Courtland Cox discuss civil rights and African Americans in politics. Discussing the philosophy of SNCC.

  • Russell Barrett discusses his book, "Integration at Ole Miss"

    Mar. 9, 1965

    Political science professor and author Russell Barrett discusses and reads excerpts from his book, “Integration at Ole Miss.” He examines the legal challenges, apathy, and aggression that contributed to the build up of racial tensions leading to the enrollment of the University of Mississippi’s first black student — James Meredith — and the resulting riots and violence. Includes a recording of the Chad Mitchell Trio singing "Alma Mater (About Ole Miss)."

  • Rosa Parks

    Rosa Parks and Myles Horton discuss the Highlander Folk School, the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and the American Civil Rights Movement

    Jun. 8, 1973

    Rosa Parks and Myles Horton discuss the importance of the Highlander Folk School, the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and the American Civil Rights Movement. The story of these two prominent figures of the Civil Rights Movement have intervened in their fight for social equality. Includes a fragment of an interview with E. D. Nixon well known civil rights leader.

  • Joseph A. Fernandez in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Jan. 28, 1993

    Discussing the book "Tales Out of School: Joseph Fernandez's Crusade to Rescue American Education" (published by Little Brown) with the author and former superintendent of New York Schools, Joseph Fernandez.

  • John Bremer discusses educational innovation, "The School Without Walls: Philadelphia's Parkway Program"

    Jan. 25, 1971

    John Bremer discusses theories of educational innovation. Specifically his innovation of "The School Without Walls: Philadelphia's Parkway Program". Discusses life as education, and the societal element in open plan education.

  • James Graham-Lujan discusses the works of Federico Garcia Lorca; part 2

    1964

    James Graham-Lujan concludes by talking about Garcia Lorca's most celebrated plays, Blood Wedding, Yerma, and The House of Bernarda Alba. Tragedy is brought about due to the passion of a woman in each of the plays.

  • Interviewing the founder of the Dance Center of Columbia College, Shirley Mordine ; part 1 and Bill Russo ; part 2

    May. 18, 1983
  • Interviewing psychologist Dr. Matina Horner, President of Radcliffe College

    Dec. 1, 1977
  • Interviewing at Rosary College with the college's chancellor and former president, Dominican nun Sister Candida Lund

    Mar. 3, 1997
  • Interview with Jill Conway

    Mar. 7, 1984

    Discussing women in American society, politics, economics, social ethics and the educational system with the President of Smith College, Jill Conway.

  • Howard Vincent discusses foreign languages and Herman Melville

    Dec. 22, 1959

    Foreign language expert Howard Vincent talks with Studs Terkel about foreign languages, Herman Melville, “Moby Dick,” and other literary works.

  • Herbert Kohl discusses Myles Horton and the book "The Long Haul: An Autobiography"

    Apr. 5, 1990

    Progressive educator Herbert Kohl discusses educator and founder of the Highlander Folk School Myles Horton and the book about him, "The Long Haul: An Autobiography." The book was written by Herbert Kohl and his wife, Judith Kohl.

  • Francis S. Chase discusses education, art, and science ; part 2

    Dec. 30, 1964

    Francis S. Chase discusses education, art, and science. Chase also discusses creativity, human behavior, and technology among other topics.

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