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  • Nora Ephron

    Nora Ephron discusses feminism and her book "Crazy Salad"

    Jul. 28, 1975

    Nora Ephron discusses the women’s movement and her book, “Crazy Salad: Some Things About Women.” Ephron discusses the influence of writer Dorothy Parker on her work, as well as topics including women’s rights; the exploitation of women in politics, war, and advertising; the many conflicts she faces in her role as a journalist; and traditional and non-traditional gender roles. Includes an excerpt from a previous interview with Dorothy Parker.

  • Elsa Gress discusses her work, current events, cultural movements

    Oct. 1, 1968

    Danish essayist and novelist Elsa Gress discusses her work, current events, and cultural movements. Her book "My Many Homes" ("Mine mange hjem") is also mentioned. She talks about American and Demark, theater, and the sexual revolution.

  • Elizabeth Janeway discusses her book "Between Myth and Morning"

    Nov. 12, 1974

    Elizabeth Janeway discusses the women’s movement and her book, “Between Myth and Morning: Women Awakening.” Topics include dominance and equality, women’s history, the power balance between men and women, and relationships and autonomy. Includes a recorded reading of William Butler Yeat’s Crazy Jane poem, “The Solid Man and the Cockscomb” and an excerpt from a previously recorded interview with Maggie Kuhn, founder of the Gray Panthers.

  • Anna Bruehan, Peggy Terry, Lois Arthur, Evie Kramer and Lucy Jefferson talk about the female experience

    1980

    Discussion of the female experience from multiple perspectives. Peggy Terry's interview is played in the interview with Patricia O'Brien, 1965188-3-1.

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