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American History & Politics

Discussing the Chicago International Film Festival's screening of "Latino," with the film's writer and director, cinematographer Haskell Wexler
Nov. 15, 1985
Dr. Ronald J. Glasser discusses his book "Another War, Another Peace"
May. 10, 1985
Discussing the book "Another War, Another Peace: A Novel" with the author Dr. Ronald J. Glasser.
Maya Angelou discusses her book “Gather Together in My Name”
May. 13, 1974
Writer and poet Maya Angelou talks about her life, Creole influences, and her book “Gather Together in My Name” with Studs Terkel. Angelou reads an excerpt from the book and the recording opens with Angelou reading one of her poems.
Maya Angelou discusses her book "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings"
Mar. 13, 1970
Angelou discusses her book "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" and recites "When I Think About Myself." She talks about growing up in Stamps, Arkansas, and her family. Copyrighted material has been removed.
Maya Angelou discusses her early life and African American culture and people
Apr. 1, 1960
Angelou discusses: her early life; her international travels; dancing; blues and jazz music; and the book "Youngblood" by John Oliver Killens. Musical selections have been removed due to copyright.
Interviewing Tuskegee Airmen Ralph Orduna, Sammy Rayner, Col. Bill Thompson, and Judge John W. Rogers
Feb. 5, 1985
Discussing the book "In the American West, 1979-1984," with the author, photographer Richard Avedon
Sep. 25, 1985
Discussing the book "The Haymarket Tragedy," with the author, historian Paul Avrich
Dec. 27, 1984
Discussing Armistice Day with Studs reading from selections by Dalton Trumbo
Nov. 11, 1971
Discussing the book "Professors, Politics, and Pop" with the author, historian Jon Wiener
Nov. 18, 1991

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