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  • Handasyde Buchanan and Miss Dillon discuss life in London, England and Scotland, bookshops, and book selling; part 1

    1962

    Interviewing booksellers Handasyde Buchanan and Miss Dillon while Studs was in England. They discuss life in London, England and Scotland, their bookshops, and book selling.

  • Guy Duckworth discusses teaching the piano and three of his students play ; part 2

    1968

    Dr. Guy Duckworth and his students sing and play, "America." Duckworth talks about the importance of knowing how to learn to play the piano. The 11-year-old students first play a plain or harmonic version of "America', followed by other versions with more chords that add variety to "America."

  • Guy Duckworth and three students discuss teaching and learning piano ; part 1

    1968

    Musician, pianist, and educator Guy Duckworth and three of his young students at Northwestern--Darrah Cloud, David Greenberg, and Scott MacMillan--discuss teaching and learning piano. Part 1 of 2.

  • Gregory Coffin and Neil Sullivan

    Gregory Coffin and Neil Sullivan discuss civil rights and school integration; part 2

    1967

    Interviewing school superintendents Gregory Coffin (Evanston) and Neil Sullivan (Berkeley) who discuss school integration and civil rights.

  • Gregory Coffin and Neil Sullivan

    Gregory Coffin and Neil Sullivan discuss civil rights and school integration; part 1

    1967

    Interviewing school superintendents Gregory Coffin (Evanston) and Neil Sullivan (Berkeley) who discuss school integration and civil rights.

  • Gladys Joyce Adams and Yvonne Hammond discuss female youth in Chicago ; part 2

    1968

    The D. J.'s, a group of teenagers, discuss their lives, interests, and ambitions. Gladys Joyce Adams and Yvonne Hammond discuss the female youth and youth groups in Chicago. Joyce and Hammond discuss the girl's club the Divine Ladies and other girl's clubs. Christy and Frank Carney in "West Side" (part 3).

  • George Von Hilsheimer discusses his book “How To Live with Your Special Child: A Practical Guide for Parents and Teachers” ; part 2

    Oct. 6, 1970

    George Von Hilsheimer, educator and author of “How To Live with Your Special Child: A Practical Guide for Parents and Teachers,” discusses his work with troubled youth.

  • George Von Hilsheimer discusses his book “How To Live with Your Special Child: A Practical Guide for Parents and Teachers” ; part 1

    Oct. 6, 1970

    George Von Hilsheimer, educator and author of “How To Live with Your Special Child: A Practical Guide for Parents and Teachers,” discusses his work with troubled youth.

  • George Flynn discusses his career as a contemporary American composer and explains how worldly events influence his compositions

    Nov. 1, 1982

    Studs rebroadcasts an interview he did five years ago with George Flynn, composer and head of the music department at DePaul University. Flynn explains the creative part of his music and how worldly events such as the Vietnam War help him and other musicians like him, write their avant-garde music. Flynn defines some of his compositions that include: "Wound," "American Rest," and "Canal." He shares the people and events in his life from a teenager who have influenced his work.

  • Andreas Papandreou

    George Blanksten, Irma Edelman, Robert Eisner and Dr. Nicolas Pedritis discuss economist Andreas Papandreou's imprisonment

    Apr. 1, 1967

    Mr. Blanksten, Ms. Edelmen, Mr. Eisner and Dr. Pedritis, all educators, talk about economist and Prime Minister of Greece Andreas Papandreou's imprisonment.

  • 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.

  • Gale Cincotta

    Gale Cincotta discusses community organizing for fair housing and loan practices

    Jul. 7, 1977

    Interviewing Gale Cincotta, a co-author of the book "Urban Disinvestment: New Implications for Community Organization, Research, and Public Policy." Cincotta is an expert on discrimination in mortgage loans and its effects in Chicago and other cities.

  • Gage Park residents discuss race relations and racial integration at Gage Park High School ; part 2

    Aug. 4, 1970

    A diverse panel of Gage Park residents discuss racial integration at Gage Park High School, neighborhood change, and race relations in general.

  • Gage Park residents discuss race relations and racial integration at Gage Park High School ; part 1

    Aug. 4, 1970

    A diverse panel of Gage Park residents discuss racial integration at Gage Park High School, neighborhood change, and race relations in general.

  • Frank Carney, Susie Gelaga, Linda Gelaga, Molly Gelaga and Fred Christy discuss the youth of Chicago ; part 2

    1968

    Interviewing Frank Carney, Susie Gelaga, Linda (daughter-in-law), Molly (daughter), and Fred Christy. They discuss the youth in Chicago, their own life experiences, and wants.

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