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Childhood & Youth Law, Crime, Prison
  • Fred Christy and Frank Carney discuss life in Chicago ; part 1

    1968

    Fred Christy and Frank Carney discuss life, family, youth, and demographics in Chicago. Includes Studs Terkel interviewing a group of teenagers who call themselves the D.J.'s. about their life and ambitions.

  • 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.

  • Discussing the book "Margaret Mead and Samoa the making and unmaking of an anthropological myth"

    Mar. 15, 1983

    Discussing the book "Margaret Mead and Samoa the making and unmaking of an anthropological myth" with the author Derek Freeman.

  • Patrick Murphy discusses the book, "Our Kindly Parent--The State".

    Aug. 23, 1974

    Studs discusses the book, "Our Kindly Parent--The State," and interviewing the author Patrick Murphy. They discuss the inadequate juvenile justice and reform system extensively. [includes an excerpt from interview with Lisa Richette, author of "Throw away children" 1925149-3-1 and -3-2].

  • Discussing the making of film documentaries with Fred Wiseman

    Nov. 9, 1973

    Discussing the making of film documentaries with Fred Wiseman, especially his film, "Juvenile Court." Includes excerpts of the sound track from a juvenile detention center in Memphis, Tennessee.

  • John Peter Jones talks with Studs Terkel about his book "The Feather Pluckers"

    Apr. 1, 1965

    John Peter Jones discusses English youth, the working class, and his book, "The Feather Pluckers."

  • Interview with Bill Ayers

    Jun. 23, 1993

    Interviewing author and educator Bill Ayers.

  • Anne Foreman and Mary Jo Risher discuss the book "By Her Own Admission"

    Jul. 25, 1977
  • Patricia Bosworth

    Interview with Patricia Bosworth

    Jun. 24, 1997

    Interviewing author Patricia Bosworth.

  • Studs Terkel interviews author-dramatist Frank Norman in his Bloomsbury Square Hotel, London ; part 2

    1968

    Terkel wraps up his discussion with Frank Norman. Norman gives his opinion on present conditions in prisons and orphanages. He opens up about his relationship with his daughter and a family he has never met.

  • Claude Brown

    Claude Brown talks with Studs Terkel

    Sep. 13, 1965

    Discussing the book "Manchild in the Promised Land" with Claude Brown. Brown also discusses growing up in Harlem, New York as an African American man. Includes a clip of a man speaking from the county jail. Includes a song sung by Mahalia Jackson. Includes a clip of children singing.

  • Interview with Bill Ayers

    Jun. 25, 1997

    Interviewing author and educator Bill Ayers. Ayers is Professor of Education and University Scholar at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

  • Ken Wooden discussing "Weeping in the playtime of others"

    May. 12, 1976

    Discussing the book "Weeping in the playtime of others" with the author Ken Wooden.

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