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Theology, Religion, Religious Organizations
  • Robert Short

    Interview with Robert Short

    Feb. 10, 1969

    Discussing the book "Parables of Peanuts

  • Isaac B. Singer

    Isaac Bashevis Singer talks with Studs Terkel

    Nov. 18, 1964

    Yiddish author Isaac Bashevis Singer discusses his collection of short stories, "Short Friday," as well as his writing style and spiritual influences.

  • Arthur Charles Clarke

    Arthur Charles Clarke discusses science fiction

    Jan. 27, 1959

    Arthur Charles Clarke discusses science fiction and his books "Childhood's End", "Prelude to Space", and "the Deep Range".

  • Norman Thomas

    Interview with Norman Thomas - part 1

    Dec. 30, 1964
  • Vine Deloria

    Vine Deloria discusses his book "The Metaphysics of Modern Existence"

    Oct. 12, 1979

    Vine Deloria discusses his book "The Metaphysics of Modern Existence", religion, ethics, Native Americans, Native American culture, and Native American history. Includes a previous interview with Vine Deloria at O'Hare Airport.

  • Studs Terkel continues his interview with Erich Luth in Hamburg discussing the aftermath of the war on Germany's youth. [part 3] [Hamburg]

    1967

    This is Studs third interview with Erich Luth. [part 3] There is a silence in the tape from 3:48 to 3:58 due to Studs changing the tape. It should be noted that the word "clever" in this discussion means intelligent. The interview concludes at 35:36 where Studs offers his reflections on his stay. Luth is the retired Press Chief of Hamburg and has also helped with remunerations for the Jewish people in the aftermath of World War II. He has also facilitated detente between Israel and West Germany.

  • Madalyn Murray

    Madalyn Murray discusses her family history, feminism, and theology

    Dec. 13, 1966

    Madalyn Murray discusses her family history, feminism, and theology and how her experiences with those subjects have shaped her worldview.

  • Theresa and Blase Bonpane

    Interview with Father Blase Bonpane

    Jun. 5, 1987

    Discussing "Guerrillas of Peace: Liberation Theology and the Central American Revolution," (published by South End Press) with the author Father Blase Bonpane.

  • Vivian Adams

    Vivian Adams discusses the beliefs of the Mormon Church regarding the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA)

    Jun. 15, 1982

    Vivian Adams discusses the reasons behind the Mormon Church's stance against the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). The discussion includes the beliefs of the Church regarding the roles of men and women, as well as the history and music of the Mormon Church. Songs include "Oh, Babylon," "Tittery Irie Aye," "Come, Come Ye Saints," and "The Handcart Song."

  • George and Gerry Armstrong discuss Halloween folksongs

    Oct. 1, 1959
  • The Hidden World of Misericords

    Dorothy and Henry Kraus discuss the book "The Hidden World of Misericords."

    Feb. 10, 1976

    Studs discusses the book "The Hidden World of Misericords" with authors Dorothy and Henry Kraus. They describe how they discovered an entire European collection of church-located woodcarvings depicting a wide variety of scenes crafted by local artisans. Hundreds of years of political, religious, and social events shaped the portrayals and they explore many of the illustrations in their book, focusing on the themes of labor, animals, and religion. They marvel at the skill and craftsmanship and observe that the works can be a rich source of primary research material for modern scholars.

  • Interview with Reverend William Sloane Coffin

    Jan. 18, 1988

    Interviewing pacifist Reverend William Sloane Coffin.

  • Interview with Father Daniel Berrigan

    Apr. 30, 1996

    Discussing the book "Apostle of Peace: Essays in Honor of Daniel Berrigan," with essayist and poet Father Daniel Berrigan.

  • Interview with Barbara Blaine, Ruth Graff and Nina Polcyn-Moore

    1980

    Interviewing Barbara Blaine, Ruth Graff and Nina Polcyn-Moore (part 2 of 2).

  • Father Roy Bourgeois

    Interview with Father Roy Bourgeois

    Mar. 24, 1994

    Interviewing Father Roy Bourgeois, founder of the School of the Americas Watch, an organization that promotes the closure of the School of the Americas through nonviolent protest.

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