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  • Maison Central Melun prison

    On location in Melun, France at Maison Central Melun prison ; part 2

    1962

    Madame B. translates for Studs as he speaks with two inmates. Both inmates work in the prison one as a cook and the other as a librarian. Studs talks to each of the inmates about their early life, their work in the prison and their rehabilitation. Madame B is interviewed after the visit to the prison, and she speaks about her volunteer work at the prison. Following the interview, there is a postscript in which Madame B. records "notes" for Nelson Algren and Herman and Mrs. Kogan. Once he is on his own, Studs explains that Madame B.

  • John Egerton discusses his book "Generations: An American Family"

    Nov. 3, 1983

    Kentucky writer John Egerton discusses his book "Generations: An American Family." The song "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band is played at the opening and closing of the interview. The timestamps are as follows: 00:01:29-00:02:36 (opening) 00:55:33-00:58:40 (closing)

  • Excerpts from the Division Street recordings Oral Histories, regarding race, religion and humanity

    1970

    Studs presents excerpts from the Division Street recordings, regarding race, religion and humanity.

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