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  • Interview with Sallie Chesham

    1967

    Author Sallie Chesham discusses the book "Born to Battle: The Salvation Army in America" and some of the history behind the Salvation Army.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Interview with Ruth Meyer

    1969

    After spending time with foreign affairs correspondents in Moscow, college student and folk singer Ruth Meyer returns to the States to share some of her experiences.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

  • Interview with Roberto Ruberto

    1968

    Discussing the folk songs of Italy and interviewing musician Roberto Ruberto.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Interview with Richard Vikstrom

    Jan. 3, 1966

    The music professor and choral director of the University of Chicago's Rockefeller Chapel Choir joins Studs to discuss the context and history behind some of the selections featured in their performances.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Interview with Red Saunders and Jerry Donnegan

    1968

    Studs and Red Saunders share memories of the Regal Theater, and are joined by young jazz fan Jerry Donnegan.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Interview with Peter Putnam

    Nov. 1, 1965

    The historian and scholar describes how the suicide attempt which lead to his blindness gave him a new appreciation for life. Studs also plays a clip of a blind Chicago housing project resident.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

  • Interview with Peter Heyworth

    Nov. 1, 1966

    Interviewing Peter Heyworth, British music critic of "The London Observer"*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Norman Thomas

    Interview with Norman Thomas - part 1

    Dec. 30, 1964
  • Interview with Marguerite Young

    Oct. 27, 1965

    Discussing the sprawling novel - Miss MacIntosh, My Darling - in a sprawling interview with its author, Marguerite Young.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Jules Dassin and Melina Mercouri

    Interview with Jules Dassin and Melina Mercouri

    Feb. 21, 1968

    Jules Dassin and Melina Mercouri discuss Greece. Includes an interview with Irene Papas. Includes an interview with Nikos Gounaris. Includes Greek song sung by Melina Mercouri. Includes song ["Kamos"] by the composer [Dirocus]. Includes the song "Women of Souli." Includes song "Mitros and Mirina."

  • Interview with Joe Papp

    May. 1, 1980

    The American theatrical producer, director, and creator of Shakespeare in the Park shares some of his background and theories while visiting from New York.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Ian Wallace

    Interview with Ian Wallace

    Nov. 16, 1962

    British baritone Ian Wallace discusses the Glyndebourne Festival Opera. Recorded while Studs was in England.

  • Ian Wallace

    Interview with Ian Wallace

    Nov. 16, 1962

    British baritone Ian Wallace discusses Glyndebourne Festival Opera. Recorded while Studs was in England.

  • Interview with Harold Gary and Lou Gilbert

    Sep. 22, 1975

    The two actors discuss Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys, which Studs describes as a marvelous piece of theater. Some clips of the vaudeville comedy duo Smith and Dale are played.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Interview with Guy Carawan

    Jan. 18, 1964

    The musician and historian shares with Studs his discovery of some of the folk music traditions of the people of John's Island, South Carolina.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

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