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  • Richard Townsend discusses the book “The Ancient Americas: Art from Sacred Landscapes” and the Art Institute of Chicago’s exhibition “The Arts of Ancient Americas”

    Nov. 23, 1992

    Author and curator Richard Townsend discusses the book “The Ancient Americas: Art from Sacred Landscapes” and the Art Institute of Chicago’s exhibition “The Arts of Ancient Americas.” The intersection between Ancient American art, nature, religion, and spirituality is discussed. Studs plays "Kacarpari" - Musicians from Huaraya (1958).

  • Psychiatrists discuss families and mental health

    May. 20, 1968

    Three psychiatrists discuss mental health in urban and rural areas and a documentary that points out emerging issues.

  • Jean Davies discusses life and culture in Australia ; part 2

    Aug. 10, 1966

    Australia journalist Jean Davies discusses life and culture in Australia, part 2. Davies reads Studs Terkel's palm during the interview.

  • Dr. Sam Borushek discusses health conditions of Guatemalan indigenous groups

    Aug. 25, 1971

    Dr. Sam Borushek discusses his time as a doctor serving the indigenous groups in Guatemala, especially regarding the preventable health issues of the indigenous people.

  • Dr. Erna Gunther and Allen Wardwell discuss the exhibition “Yakutat South Indian Art of the Northwest Coast”

    Mar. 28, 1964

    Professor of anthropology Dr. Erna Gunther and curator Allen Wardwell discuss the exhibition “Yakutat South Indian Art of the Northwest Coast” at the Art Institute of Chicago. The traditions and practices of the indigenous groups of the northwest coast of the United States are discussed.This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion. 

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