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  • Francis Edmonds discusses education and the Waldorf School, part 1

    Mar. 9, 1970

    Educator Francis Edmonds discusses education and the Waldorf School, part 1 of 2. Topics include art therapy, color philosophy, and the London Waldorf School philosophy, which can be summed up by a quote from founder Rudolf Steiner-- "Accept the children with reverence, educate them with love, send them forth in freedom." The interview also includes a brief clip from Mr. Ogletree from the Esperanza School in Chicago.

  • Francine du Plessix Gray discusses her book “Soviet Women: Walking the Tightrope”

    Mar. 8, 1990

    Author Francine du Plessix Gray discusses and reads from her book “Soviet Women: Walking the Tightrope.” The discussion is heavily focused on the feminist movement in Russia as it compares to the 1960s feminist movement in the United Sates; as Gray states the Russian movement being much more radical in terms of free love, eroticism, and artistic expression. Studs plays "Chastushki" - Zinaida Kozakova (1961).

  • Frances Moore Lappe in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Oct. 13, 1986

    Discussing the book "World Hunger: Twelve Myths" (published by Grove Press) with author and world hunger policy analyst Frances Moore Lappe.

  • Frances FitzGerald in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Oct. 23, 1986

    Discussing the book "Cities on a Hill: A Journey Through Contemporary American Cultures" (published by Simon & Schuster) with the author, journalist Frances FitzGerald. Program includes an excerpt of a June 3, 1986 interview with activist and social worker Maggie Kuhn.

  • Frances Cuka discusses the play "A Taste of Honey" and her career ; part 2

    Mar. 8, 1962

    British actress Frances Cuka discusses the play "A Taste of Honey" and her career. Audio cuts off abruptly at the end of the interview.

  • Frances Cuka discusses the play "A Taste of Honey" and her career ; part 1

    Mar. 8, 1962

    British actress Frances Cuka discusses the play "A Taste of Honey" and her career. Audio cuts off abruptly at the end of the interview.

  • Former prisoners, Bill "Popeye" Stuart and Lowell Fentress discuss their time in prison

    Apr. 19, 1979

    After having spent 40 years and 27 years, respectively, both Bill “Popeye” Stuart and Lowell Fentress first talk about getting drunk on seeing a living tree in person, upon their release from prison. Both Stuart and Fentress agree there can be no rehabilitation of an inmate in prison while the prison culture is nothing but repression. They also talk about crooked guards that traffic drugs and about the gangs taking over the prisons.

  • Former halfway house residents discuss halfway houses

    Oct. 16, 1973

    Discussion about halfway houses with a panel of former halfway house residents.

  • Florence Scala

    Florence Scala talks with Studs Terkel ; part 2

    1968
  • Florence Scala

    Florence Scala talks with Studs Terkel ; part 1

    1968
  • Florence Scala

    Florence Scala discusses her friendship with Jessie Binford of Hull House

    Jul. 18, 1966

    Even after Jessie Binford left Hull House due to its demolition, she corresponded with Florence Scala through hand-written letters. Scala learned that Binford was a country girl who lived in the big city of Chicago. Scala reads some of her letters from Binford. There is also an excerpt of Jessie Binford.

  • Florence Scala and Studs Terkel on the site of Hull House as it is dismantled ; part 2

    Jul. 9, 1963

    The tour continues on Maxell and Halsted Streets. Anita is sad to be leaving a place where she was born & raised. Mrs. Belmont said the mayor promised housing but they're currently living in a hotel. A 17-year resident of Hull House, Mrs. Morales says there will never be another place like it. The general feeling from everyone was that of sadness in having to leave their homes and businesses.

  • Florence Scala and Studs Terkel on the site of Hull House as it is dismantled ; part 1

    Jul. 9, 1963

    Florence Scala gives Studs Terkel a guided tour of the area around Hull House. Terkel talks to people in the neighborhood. Mr. Briata spoke of how he would go to Hull House once a week to take a bath. Mrs. Picardi liked the area because it had good schools for her kids. Together they visit Scala's favorite butcher, who will have to relocate his business after 40 years.

  • Florence Scala

    Florence Scala and Peggy Terry discuss politics

    Aug. 15, 1973
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    Flemming Flindt and company discusses "Miraculous Mandarin," a performance of the Royal Danish Ballet

    Oct. 1, 1968

    Studs interviews Flemming Flindt, director, choreographer, and dancer of Royal Danish Ballet, in Denmark during a practice session. They discuss the "Miraculous Mandarin" ballet and the history behind it. Studs asks about the history of ballet in Denmark and the history of the Royal Danish Ballet. Flindt describes the choreography and scores of the ballet. They discuss how technology has changed the production and audiences of ballet.

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