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  • V. (Vladimir) Leechkis in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Jan. 19, 1995

    Interviewing Russian pianist and DePaul University Professor Vladimir Leechkis.

  • V. (Vladimir) Leechkis in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Mar. 13, 1995

    Interviewing Russian pianist and DePaul University Professor Vladimir Leechkis.

  • Ross Miller discusses his book "American Apocalypse: The Great Fire and the Myth of Chicago"

    Jun. 7, 1990

    Author Ross Miller discusses his latest work, which centers around Chicago and the aftermath of the Great Chicago Fire and its effects on rebuilding the metropolis and the advantages of gaining a new take on architecture and society.

  • Kim Townsend in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Nov. 24, 1987
  • James McPherson discusses his book "Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era" ; part 2

    Jun. 6, 1989

    Historian James McPherson discusses the his book, "Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era." McPerson explores the American Civil War and introduces some Civil War music. He talks about black soldiers, photography, and reconstruction. Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language.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.

  • James McPherson discusses his book "Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era" ; part 1

    Jun. 6, 1989

    Historian James McPherson discusses the his book, "Battle Cry of Freedom: The Civil War Era." McPerson explores the American Civil War and talks about some Civil War music. He also discusses the reasoning behind the Civil War and some of the key figures during that time and how many songs came to be written about the battles and leaders.

  • Interviewing James Kimo Williams

    Apr. 23, 1993
  • Interviewing Dr. Michael Klare

    Mar. 20, 1980
  • Interviewing Abram Loft ; part 2

    Jan. 16, 1987
  • Interviewing Abram Loft ; part 1

    Jan. 15, 1987
  • LeRoy Bannerman

    Interview with LeRoy Bannerman ; part 2

    Nov. 4, 1988

    Interviewing LeRoy Bannerman, a Professor of Radio and Television at Indiana University (part 2 of 2).

  • LeRoy Bannerman

    Interview with LeRoy Bannerman ; part 1

    Nov. 4, 1988

    Interviewing LeRoy Bannerman, a Professor of Radio and Television at Indiana University (part 1 of 2).

  • George Anastaplo discusses his denial into the Illinois State Bar Association

    Feb. 6, 1986

    Before admittance, 17 members of the Illinois Bar Association asked George Anastaplo two questions. Should people in the Communist Party be allowed to practice law, to which Anastaplo answered yes. The members then asked Anastaplo if he was a member of the party. Anastaplo refused to answer that question because he deemed it an improper question for the Bar to ask. Anastaplo himself argued his case in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.

  • Dr. William Davidon talks with Studs Terkel

    Dec. 13, 1977
  • Discussing the book "The Coming White Minority: California's Eruptions and America's Future" professor Dale Maharidge.

    Apr. 16, 1997
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