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Interview with Jill Conway
Mar. 7, 1984 Discussing women in American society, politics, economics, social ethics and the educational system with the President of Smith College, Jill Conway.
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Interview with Glenn Allen, Rhonda Freeman and Anthony Espinosa
May. 9, 1991 Discussing book of poetry "Words of War," with teacher Allen D. Glenn and students Rhonda Freeman and Anthony Espinosa.
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Interview with Dr. Robert M. Bowman
1980 Interviewing the President of the Institute for Space and Security Studies, peace activist Dr. Robert M. Bowman.
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Interview with Bella Itkin and Joe Slowik
Feb. 21, 1980 Discussing the Goodman School of Drama at DePaul with members, Bella Itkin and Joe Slowik.
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In this interview with Random House President and CEO Bob Bernstein and James Mitchell, Editor-in-Chief of the new Random House Encyclopedia talk with Studs Terkel
Sep. 26, 1977 In this interview with Random House President and CEO Bob Bernstein and James Mitchell, Editor-in-Chief of the new Random House Encyclopedia, the three gentlemen discuss the content and revolutionary layout of the single-volume 3,000 page tome, which was divided into 2 sections: the Colorpedia and the Alphapedia. Bernstein and Mitchell demonstrate how to use the encyclopedia and point out the explanatory diagrams throughout, which served a two-fold purpose: to catch the reader's attention, and then provide further information.
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Howard Vincent discusses foreign languages and Herman Melville
Dec. 22, 1959 Foreign language expert Howard Vincent talks with Studs Terkel about foreign languages, Herman Melville, “Moby Dick,” and other literary works.
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Horst Voight discusses his background and his future ; part 2
Horst Voight reflects on the bad job he believes teachers are doing by solely glossing over current history and only saying, "Hitler was a bad man". Voight believed those over 18 know they lost the war and they must pay the price for their fathers' involvement and mistakes of the war. Voight concluded with his love of journalism and how he hopes to be a great reporter, by getting both sides of every story.
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Herbert Kohl, Stan Jones, and Arthur Tobier discuss alternative education
Jun. 3, 1977 Educators and authors Herbert Kohl and Stan Jones, and oral historian Arthur Tobier Discuss alternative education.
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Herbert Kohl discussing his book "Growing with Your Children"
Feb. 16, 1979 Progressive educator Herbert Kohl discusses parenting, education, and his book "Growing with Your Children."
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Herbert Kohl discusses Myles Horton and the book "The Long Haul: An Autobiography"
Apr. 5, 1990 Progressive educator Herbert Kohl discusses educator and founder of the Highlander Folk School Myles Horton and the book about him, "The Long Haul: An Autobiography." The book was written by Herbert Kohl and his wife, Judith Kohl.
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Harold Taylor, scholar and former president of Sarah Lawrence College, talks with Studs Terkel
Aug. 8, 1965 An interesting, half-hour interview conducted while Taylor was visiting Chicago on a lecture tour. The two discuss student discontent on campuses across the United States, intellectuals' work in military defense and cynicism among those in the professional-education hierarchy.
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Harold Taylor on his book "Students Without Teacher: The Crisis in the University" ; part 2
May. 16, 1968 Discussing the book, "Students Without Teachers: The Crisis in the University," and interviewing its author, Dr. Harold Taylor (2 parts). Dr. Taylor is an educator.
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Harold Taylor on his book "Students Without Teacher: The Crisis in the University" ; part 1
May. 16, 1968 Discussing the book, "Students Without Teachers: The Crisis in the University," and interviewing its author, Dr. Harold Taylor (2 parts). Dr. Taylor is an educator.
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Hank De Zutter, Betty Jane Wagner, Barbara Kotto in conversation with Studs Terkel
Sep. 16, 1992 Discussing the Chicago Area Writing Project with authors and educators Hank De Zutter, Betty Jane Wagner and Barbara Kotto.