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  • Interviewing Louis Untermeyer: the library of great American writing ; part 2

    Nov. 22, 1960
  • Interviewing Louis Untermeyer: the library of great American writing ; part 1

    Nov. 22, 1960
  • Interviewing John Nims and Jeff Kust

    Apr. 23, 1997
  • Interviewing James Atlas

    Dec. 5, 1977

    The writer and publisher discusses his biography of the poet Delmore Schwartz, who found literary fame early in his career but later struggled with loneliness, mental illness, and depression.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations  

  • Interviewing Irish poet Desmond Egan

    Oct. 19, 1989
  • Interviewing Howard Nemerov

    Dec. 4, 1960
  • Interviewing Henry Rago

    Nov. 13, 1963

    The editor of Poetry Magazine joins Studs to promote a Medinah Temple event with readings from visiting poets.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Interviewing Helene Rozenberg

    Jun. 13, 1977
  • Interviewing Gwendolyn Brooks

    Jul. 21, 1964
  • Interviewing Galway Kinnell

    1970

    Studs talks to the American poet and translator about being creative in tumultuous times, taking on social issues, and the influence of Walt Whitman on his work.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Interviewing folksinger and songwriter Bob Gibson and author and poet Shel Silverstein

    Jul. 27, 1993

    Focus of the interview is Gibson's record Makin' a Mess.

  • Interviewing folk singers Bob Gibson, David Hernandez, and musician Mike Smith

    Mar. 26, 1982
  • Interviewing Elma Stuckey

    Aug. 25, 1963
  • Interviewing Edna Meudt

    Nov. 18, 1969

    The poet and professor tells Studs about her rural Wisconsin upbringing and her appreciation for regional literary styles.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Carl Sandburg

    Interviewing Carl Sandburg

    1964
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