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Great Depression
  • Carl Sagan

    Discussing the book "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors: A Search for Who We Are"

    Oct. 5, 1992

    Discussing the book "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors: A Search for Who We Are" about the evolution and the future of the human species. Includes an excerpt of the astronomer Harlow Shapley speaking at the beginning. Includes Carl Sagan reading an excerpt from the book at the end.

  • Richard McLanathan

    Richard McLanathan discusses his book "The American Tradition in the Arts"

    1969

    Richard McLanathan discusses his book "The American Tradition in the Arts" and takes Studs on a sprawling journey through artistic breakthroughs in architecture, painting, literature, and more while touching on dozens of artists and their works.

  • Robert Rauschenberg

    Discussing the book "Rauschenberg, Art and Life" with the author, Mary Lynn Kotz

    Oct. 29, 1991

    Mary Lynn Kotz discusses her book "Rauschenberg, Art and Life" with Studs as they recount the works and story of 20th century art pioneer Robert Rauschenberg. They survey his career beginning in Port Arthur, TX, discussing his Depression-era upbringing which caused him to reuse and salvage virtually any object and transform it into art, his studies in Paris, made possible by the G.I.

  • David Scherman discusses “The Best of Life,” a book he edited

    Oct. 12, 1973

    Photographer David Scherman talks with Studs Terkel about the stories that photos can tell, famous photographers, and the book “The Best of Life,” which Scherman edited. A recording of the song “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?” by the Weavers is played.

  • James Cameron discusses his experiences as a Brittish journalist and his book "Point of Departure" ; part 3

    Jun. 4, 1973

    Studs Terkel interviews James Cameron about his experiences as a journalist that includes thoughts about Cameron's book, "Point of Departure." They talk about his relationships with Winston Churchill, Lord Beaverbrook, Charlie Templeton, and Bertrand Russell. Cameron discusses his education, poverty, and the depression during his youth. They talk about Cameron's career with the "News Chronicle" and his home of Dundee, Scotland. This is part 3 of a total of 4 parts. The interview takes place at Lewis and Clark Community College.

  • Interview with Barbara Cartland

    Mar. 5, 1970

    Interviewing Barbara Cartland at her castle and a Welsh physician in Tavistock Square while Studs was in England.

  • Interview with Barbara Cartland

    Sep. 17, 1970

    Discussing British depression with Barbara Cartland at her castle (part 2) while Studs was in England.

  • Ed Paulsen discusses the Great Depression its impact

    Oct. 1, 1981

    Ed Paulsen discusses the Great Depression its impact.

  • Interview with Frank Crawshaw

    Mar. 3, 1970

    Discussing the British Depression with Frank Crawshaw at the Empress Theater, members of the West Ham old people's home, and Tommy Titmus of Clerkenwall Green while Studs was in England.

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