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  • Hollie Brock and Jim Potter

    Hollie Brock and Jim Potter both paraplegics, discuss what it is to "be" a paraplegic

    1968

    Mr. Brock, a recreational therapist, and Mr. Hollie, a nurse, discuss paraplegia. Each of the gentlemen discuss the individual accidents that caused their injuries, their recovery and how they got through it. They talk to Studs about the things they enjoy doing and goals they are trying to reach.

  • Louis Font

    First Lieutenant Louis Font discusses life at West Point Military Academy; part 2

    1970

    Lieutenant Louis Font discusses daily life at West Point Military Academy and being a conscientious objector; part 2.

  • Louis Font

    First Lieutenant Louis Font discusses how he became a conscientious objector as a West Point Military Academy graduate; part 1

    1970

    First Lieutenant Louis Font discusses the events and thought process that led to becoming conscientious objector to the Vietnam War as a recent West Point Military Academy graduate. He also talks about daily life at West Point; part 1.

  • Mel Lambert and five Puerto Rican boys discuss the Jobs Project and life in Chicago ; part 1

    1968

    Studs interview with Mel Lambert and five Puerto Rican boys (Harry, Carlos, Vic, Jose, and Hector) about their life in Puerto Rico and Chicago. They discuss learning English and other subjects in the jobs project. The five boys talk about gang involvement and interactions with other race and ethnic groups. They also discuss their goals, economic opportunity in Chicago, and their difficult experiences of learning English and getting an education.

  • Mattiwilda Dobbs discusses her career as coloratura soprano opera singer

    Mar. 14, 1975

    Studs interview with Mattiwilda Dobbs, first female and black to perform at La Scala. Dobbs describes her musical beginning as a child within a musical family in Atlanta, Georgia. She explains her training and professional background with various opera houses and theaters. The musical pieces are removed from this edited version of the original recording.

  • Alabama

    Molly a poor white woman talks with Studs Terkel

    Apr. 9, 1965

    Interviewing in Montgomery, Alabama, with Molly a poor white [part 7, tape 2 of 2]. She speaks of the culture and heritage of poor white families. She advocates for unity and leadership and sense of worth for poor whites. Some of the recording fades out and has some static that makes it hard to understand.

  • Danny Newman discusses his career as a theatrical press agent for opera theaters and his book, "Subscribe Now"

    Apr. 2, 1982

    Studs interview with Danny Newman, Public Relations Council for the Lyric Opera Company. Newman shares his theatrical opera introductions and discusses a variety of performers and operas for the Lyric Opera Company season.

  • Judy Hough, Lily (Rose Rigsby) Lowell and Jimmy White

    Judy Hough, Lily (Rose Rigsby) Lowell and Jimmy White talk with Studs Terkel Part 1

    1968

    Discussion of Division Street: America

  • Gage Park residents discuss race relations and racial integration at Gage Park High School ; part 1

    Aug. 4, 1970

    A diverse panel of Gage Park residents discuss racial integration at Gage Park High School, neighborhood change, and race relations in general.

  • Interview with Dr. Charles Clements and Asa Baber

    May. 20, 1986

    Interviewing Vietnam veterans and peace activists Dr. Charles Clements and Asa Baber.

  • Interview with Vernon Lyon, Amy Hill, and Colin Seals

    Apr. 27, 1989

    Discussing CIA campus recruitment with Amy Hill, Colin Seals, and former CIA undercover operative Verne Lyon.

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