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  • Carl Sandburg

    Interviewing Carl Sandburg

    1964
  • Interview with Dick Simpson, Ron Shaffman, Mary Lou Daniel and Fabian Padilla

    Oct. 13, 1977

    Discussing Chicago neighborhoods with Alderman Dick Simpson, Ron Shaffman, Mary Lou Daniel and Fabian Padilla.

  • Helga Sandburg talks with Studs Terkel

    May. 2, 1962
  • Discussing the book "Up Against It" and interviewing the author-journalist Mike Royko ; part 2

    1967
  • Discussing the book "Up Against It" and interviewing the author-journalist Mike Royko ; part 1

    1967
  • Discussing the book "Fire On The Prairie: Chicago's Harold Washington and the Politics of Race" with Gary Rivlin

    Mar. 26, 1992
  • Discussing Carl Sandburg and his wife Lilian Steichen with their daughter, poet Helga Sandburg.

    Jan. 5, 1977

    The author of A Great and Glorious Romance joins Studs to discuss her search into her parents' past, including their families' roots in Sweden and Luxembourg.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • David Lowe

    David Lowe discusses his book "Lost Chicago"

    Dec. 8, 1975

    Discussing the book "Lost Chicago" with the author David Lowe.

  • Art Shay discusses his book, "Nelson Algren's Chicago," and his friendship with Algren

    Dec. 20, 1988

    Studs interview with Art Shay opens and closes with a slow blues piece. Shay discusses his picture book, "Nelson Algren's Chicago." He and Studs discuss the people and events in a number of pictures from the book. Studs plays a recording of Algren reading from one of his novels. Studs quotes critic, Rick Kogan of the Tribune.

  • Art Shay discusses his book, "Nelson Algren's Chicago," and his friendship with Algren

    Dec. 20, 1988

    Studs interview with Art Shay opens and closes with a slow blues piece. Shay discusses his picture book, "Nelson Algren's Chicago." He and Studs discuss the people and events in a number of pictures from the book. Studs plays a recording of Algren reading from one of his novels. Studs quotes critic, Rick Kogan of the Tribune.

  • Anne Baxter

    Anne Baxter talks about acting and Frank Lloyd Wright

    1970

    Anne Baxter discusses acting and her grandfather Frank Lloyd Wright. Interview begins and ends with an excerpt from an interview with Frank Lloyd Wright. Excerpt of Barry Byrne talking about meeting Frank Lloyd Wright (2015846-3-1).

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