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  • Studs Terkel

    Terkel at Sun-Times Book Week Luncheon presents "Hard Times: an oral history of the great depression"

    Apr. 29, 1968

    Presenting At The Sun-Times Book Week and Author Luncheon with A. E. Hotchner, Liz Carpenter, and Studs Terkel moderated by Herman Kogan.

  • Studs Terkel is interviewed by Mitch Kraus and Edward Teller and Albert Szent-Gyorgy discuss science and politics

    Dec. 29, 1970

    Part 1 of this recording is Mitch Kraus interviewing Studs Terkel on his thoughts of self-indulgence, stereotypes, generational challenges, and historical events.

  • Studs Terkel

    Studs Terkel discusses his life with Dorothy Hajek and Sylvia McDonnel of Rosary College

    Mar. 21, 1963

    Dorothy Hajek and Sylvia McDonnel discuss Studs Terkel's life. Includes Studs talking about his life, early career, and opinions on American society. Cuts off at 31:38 to 31:50.

  • Studs Terkel comments and delivers Francis Parker high school commencement address

    1968

    Terkel comments and delivers Francis Parker high school commencement address

  • Basil Davidson discusses African history, culture and his book, "Lost Cities of Africa" with Studs Terkel ; part 1

    1968

    Studs interview with Basil Davidson, Africanologist, about his book, "Lost Cities of Africa." The interview takes place in Barnes, London. They touch on African culture, history, and civilization.

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