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  • Saul Alinsky

    Studs Terkel recalls and plays excerpts from interviews with Saul D. Alinsky as tribute after his death in 1972

    1970

    Presenting "Agitator: A Tribute to Saul D. Alinsky," after Mr. Alinsky's death in 1972. Community organizer and social activist, discusses his work with advocacy for African-American labor rights, and his connection with the Mexican-American civil rights movement in California. Includes excerpts from interviews with him.(Wav ID: 1968312-3-1)

  • Mary Lynn McCree Bryan

    Mary Lynn McCree Bryan talks about her book "Eighty Years at Hull House"

    Jan. 13, 1970

    Discussing the book, "Eighty Years at Hull House," and interviewing the co-author, Mary Lynn McCree Bryan. Mary Lynn McCree Bryan discusses the Hull House and its founders in Chicago, Illinois. Includes two clips of Florence Scala speaking: one about nature and about a tree that was taken down at Hull House and one about Jane Addams. Includes a clip of Jessie Binford discussing Jane Addams.

  • Lois Wille discusses her book "Forever Open, Clear and Free: The Struggle for Chicago's Lakefront"

    Apr. 18, 1972
  • John A. McDermott and Sister Mary Peters

    John A. McDermott and Sister Mary Peter discuss Catholic Church's Participation in Civil Rights Movement

    Sep. 15, 1965

    John A. McDermott and Sister Mary Peters discuss Catholic Church's Participation in Civil Rights Movement. Includes interview with unknown Catholic man opposed to nuns' and priests' involvement. Includes song "It Isn't Nice" by Judy Collins.

  • Jessie F. (Florence) Binford

    Jessie Binford discusses Hull House and Chicago ; part 4

    1968

    Jessie Binford discusses Chicago and Hull House

  • Jessie F. (Florence) Binford

    Jessie Binford discusses Hull House and Chicago ; part 3

    1968

    Jessie Binford discusses Chicago and Hull House

  • Jessie F. (Florence) Binford

    Jessie Binford discusses Hull House and Chicago ; part 2

    1968

    Jessie Binford discusses Chicago and Hull House

  • Jessie F. (Florence) Binford

    Jessie Binford discusses Hull House and Chicago ; part 1

    1968

    Jessie Binford discusses Chicago and Hull House

  • Jessie F. (Florence) Binford

    Jessie Binford discusses Chicago and Hull House

    1968

    Jessie Binford discusses Hull House and Chicago.

  • Jessie F. (Florence) Binford

    Jessie Binford discusses Chicago and Hull House

    1968

    Jessie Binford discusses Hull House and Chicago.

  • Chicago schools

    Chicago school teachers and principals discuss Chicago schools

    1970

    Discussing the state of West side Chicago schools with a panel of teachers and principals from four different schools.

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