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Richard Dean Rosen discusses his book, "Me and my friends, we no longer profess any graces", a premature memoir
Sep. 2, 1971 Mr. Rosen discusses why he has written a memoir so early in his life and speaks about his other writings. Mr. Rosen reads excerpts from his book.
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Maud Russell social worker, educator, and writer, discusses U.S./China relations
Jun. 1, 1976 Ms. Russell was a social worker with the YWCA in China from 1917-1943, and the executive director of the Committee for a Democratic Far Eastern Policy from 1946-1952. Ms Russell speaks of her time and work in China, about U.S./China relations and the cultural revolution taking place in China. Includes excerpt of Joshua Horn talking about a worker who got burned while working at a steel factory in China. He speaks of the outpouring help for the man from the community of Shanghi.(1934055-3-1)
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Nicholas Von Hoffman discusses his novel, "Two Three Many More" with Studs Terkel
1970 Nicholas Van Hoffman discusses the characters of his novel, "Two Three Many More" about campus protests against the Vietnam War. Political viewpoints, regulations, and character analysis are discussed. Von Hoffman opens the interview with a reading from the opening of the book that mentions peace, solidarity, and disunity. Terkel and Von Hoffman read excerpts together from the book.
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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.
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David Wise discusses his book "The Politics of Lying: Government Deception, Secrecy, and Power"
May. 25, 1973 Political author David Wise discusses his book, "The Politics of Lying: Government Deception, Secrecy, and Power", published in 1973. Wise talks about the current state of government information and transparency.
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Stan Steiner talks with Studs Terkel ; part 1
1967 Discussing the book "The New Indians" and interviewing the author Stan Steiner.
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Stan Steiner talks with Studs Terkel ; part 2
1967 Discussing the book "The New Indians" and interviewing the author Stan Steiner.
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Vine Deloria discusses Native American rights and history
Jan. 20, 1975 Vine Deloria discusses Native American rights and history focusing on treaties formed and broken by the United State government. Original recording 1965063-3-1 includes music by Buffy Sainte-Marie.
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Mrs. Bailey Bishop and Edith Neisser talk about education of children, part 2
1965 Part 2 of a series sponsored by the national conference of Christians and Jews. Includes "Rearing the Child of Good Will" and "The Child and the Changing World." Mrs. Bailey Bishop and Ms. Neisser discuss the importance of an open mind and a accepting environment in education and at home, and how this helps the children to accept change as it happens.