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  • Teenagers Kathy Kron, Chip Tucker, and Elizabeth Plume discuss the differences of the older generation and the newer generation

    Jun. 25, 1965

    Discussing the differences between the older generation and the newer generation with three young people. All three students agreed that communication and the lack of communication was an issue among the gaps.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Sally Diamond and Kathy Loftus discuss day care centers.

    Nov. 21, 1973

    Sally Diamond and Kathy Loftus discuss the crisis in day care centers. They also discuss working families and families on welfare. Includes an earlier interview with Kathy Loftus.

  • Orletta Ryan, Mary Frances Greene, Karen and Lucille discuss difficulties they face as teachers and students; part 1

    1966

    Educators Orletta Ryan and Mary Frances Greene, and school children Karen and Lucille talk about their approaches to teaching, fighting in school, and expectations for learning.

  • Orletta Ryan, Mary Frances Greene, Karen and Lucille discuss a variety of experiences in a New York City school; part 2

    1966

    Educators Orletta Ryan and Mary Frances Greene, along with school children Karen and Lucille speak to the different experiences they have in their roles at school; part 2.

  • Judy Blume discusses her career as an author

    Judy Blume, author, discusses her books and work in children literature. She talks about her books "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret," "Forever..." "Iggie's House," "Deenie," "Tiger Eyes," and the censorship argument around her works. Blume also explains her beliefs on children's rights to choose what they want to read.

  • "Jonathon Kozol

    Jonathon Kozol discusses his book "Free schools" and education

    Apr. 11, 1972

    Discussing the book, "Free schools," and interviewing the author Jonathan Kozol. Jonathon Kozol also discusses education. Includes interview clip of Kermit Eby.

  • John Peter Jones talks with Studs Terkel about his book "The Feather Pluckers"

    Apr. 1, 1965

    John Peter Jones discusses English youth, the working class, and his book, "The Feather Pluckers."

  • Joe Rosen, Betsy Clayton, and Jim First discuss child parent centers, DISTAR, and learning to read

    Jun. 10, 1976

    Discussing the concept of DISTAR (Direct Instructional System for Teaching and Remediation) program, the use of phonics to teach children to read, and interviewing Joe Rosen, Betsy Clayton, and Jim First.

  • James Clement, Mrs. Barry Norton, and Pearl Shaw discuss Chicago schools ; part 1

    1965

    Discussing the "Chicago Schools Challenge " and interviewing James Clement, Mrs. Barry Norton, and Pearl Shaw.

  • Father Basil Von Rensburg and Peter Walshe

    Interviewing children from various different countries who are involved with the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

    Dec. 18, 1978
  • Hendaseyd Buchanan and Miss Dillon discuss life in London, England and Scotland, bookshops, and book selling ; part 2

    1962

    Hendaseyd Buchanan, a bookseller, discusses his bookshop, customers, and interests.

  • H. E. F. Donahue discusses his book "The Higher Animals"; part 2

    Jan. 25, 1964

    E.F Donahue discusses his book "The Higher Animals". Donahue goes into depth about the characters in his book and touches on the subjects of evolution, history, literature, and his life. H.E.F.

  • Gregory Coffin and Neil Sullivan

    Gregory Coffin and Neil Sullivan discuss civil rights and school integration; part 1

    1967

    Interviewing school superintendents Gregory Coffin (Evanston) and Neil Sullivan (Berkeley) who discuss school integration and civil rights.

  • Frank Carney, Susie Gelaga, Linda Gelaga, Molly Gelaga and Fred Christy discuss the youth of Chicago ; part 2

    1968

    Interviewing Frank Carney, Susie Gelaga, Linda (daughter-in-law), Molly (daughter), and Fred Christy. They discuss the youth in Chicago, their own life experiences, and wants.

  • Frank Carney, Susie Gelaga, Linda Gelaga, Molly Gelaga and Fred Christy discuss the youth in Chicago ; part 1

    1968

    Interviewing Frank Carney, Susie Gelaga, Linda (daughter-in-law), Molly (daughter), and Fred Christy. They discuss the youth of Chicago and their own life experiences.

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