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Workers
  • William Serrin

    William Serrin discusses his book “The Company and the Union”

    Apr. 26, 1973

    Studs Terkel speaks with writer William Serrin about the United Auto Workers, various strikes in history, and Serrin’s book “The Company and the Union.” Audio clips of auto workers are played where the interviewees discuss strikes and working conditions. Serrin reads an excerpt from his book. The song “Gonna Roll the Union On” is played.

  • William Serrin discusses his book "Homestead"

    Dec. 17, 1992

    Discussing the book "Homestead: The Glory and Tragedy of an American Steel Town" (published by Times Books) with the author, journalist William Serrin.

  • William Johnson talks with Studs Terkel about being a cowboy

    1970
  • 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."

  • Two Welshmen, a Cockney and housewife talk to Studs Terkel ; part 2

    1968

    While on a trip to England, Terkel interviews housewife Ann Davis. This is an interview done in two parts.

  • Tony Kujala, Billy Crowe in conversation with Studs Terkel

    Oct. 24, 1989

    Interviewing Tony Kujala and Billy Crowe.

  • Three residents of Newburgh, Indiana discusses their lives

    The owner of the pool hall, Henry Chase, talks about how he was once a fisherman with 18 boats. With only a 6th grade education, Chase went straight into working at the mines and then into fishing. Chase explained it would be impossible to make a living from the Ohio river with fishing now. The 19-year-old man said he was a set-up man in a factory and he hoped to become an electrician one day. He explained that he's heard both good and bad things about Henry Chase.

  • Dorothy Andrers, Berlene Bernette, Fay Williams

    Three employees from the Hanes factory in Galax, Virginia discuss their work environment

    Oct. 28, 1982

    Dorothy Andrers, Berlene Bernette, and Fay Williams talk about the rapid & repetitive work they do inspecting Hanes tee shirts. Without a union to protect them, the women said they are treated like animals. They all suffer from tendonitis but the company refuses to acknowledge that their suffering is from work on the job.

  • The very "U" girl talks with Studs Terkel ; part 1

    1962

    Interviewing with the very "Upper U" girl at the establishment (Part 1) while Studs was in England.

  • Terkel comments and presents"Hard Times: an oral history of the great depression" ; part 3

    May. 27, 1971

    Presenting an award-winning summary program of "Hard Times: an oral history of the great depression" series 1971-72: "A gathering of survivors" (part two) with Jim Sheridan, Pauline Kael, Emma Tiller, Frank Czerwonka, Cesar Chavez, William Benton, Sidney Weinberg. Chapter 12.

  • Studs Terkel

    Terkel comments and presents"Hard Times: an oral history of the great depression" ; part 2

    May. 27, 1971

    Presenting an award-winning summary program of "Hard Times: an oral history of the great depression" series 1971-72: "A gathering of survivors" (part two) with Jim Sheridan, Pauline Kael, Emma Tiller, Frank Czerwonka, Cesar Chavez, William Benton, Sidney Weinberg. Chapter 12.

  • Terkel comments and presents"Hard Times: an oral history of the great depression" ; part 1

    May. 27, 1971

    Presenting an award-winning summary program of "Hard Times: an oral history of the great depression" series 1971-72: "A gathering of survivors" (part two) with Jim Sheridan, Pauline Kael, Emma Tiller, Frank Czerwonka, Cesar Chavez, William Benton, Sidney Weinberg. Chapter 12.

  • Terkel comments and presents a gathering of survivors

    Mar. 1, 1958

    Presenting "A gathering of survivors" an award winning summary program of "Hard Times" the radio series.

  • Studs Terkel

    Terkel comments and presents "Hard Times: an Oral History of the Great Depression"; Chapter 9

    1971

    Presenting "Hard Times: An Oral History of the Great Depression" Chapter 9: God Bless the Child. In this section, interviewees are children that grew up during the Great Depression they talk about their experiences. Jane Yoder and her son Tom Yoder discuss the shame that can accompany poverty and the importance of warmth and food over all else. Bob Leary is a cab driver that talks about his father's lack of self-confidence even when able to find work. Daisy Singer remembers the need to keep up appearances.

  • Studs Terkel

    Terkel comments and presents "Hard Times: an Oral History of the Great Depression"; Chapter 8

    1971

    Presenting "Hard Times: an Oral History of the Great Depression" The Farmer is the Man: Chapter 8. Harry Terrell remembers the Farm Holiday Movement. Oscar Heline explains deficit financing and farmer's actions in response to farm foreclosures. Frank and Rome Hentges recall the threatening of a judge in Le Mars, IA by farmers protesting foreclosures. Orin Kelley was mistakenly arrested in connection with the judge assault and discusses his time in jail. Emil Loriks gives his perspective of the Farmer's Holiday Association. Ruth Loriks talks about grasshopper swarms.

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