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Allen Davis discusses Jane Addams and his current book
Dec. 14, 1973 Allen Davis talks with Studs about his recently published biography "American Heroine: The Life and Legend of Jane Addams" A Nobel Peace Prize winner, Jane Addams was one of the founders of Hull House, a social reformer, a suffragist and pacifist. Allen Davis discusses her life. Interview begins with an excerpt of Jessie Binford talking about Jane Addams and Hull House Chicago (1863362-3-1).
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Jerry Dincin and Michael Sternberg discuss Thresholds, a social service organization
May. 14, 1975 Discussing the work of Thresholds, a Chicago social service organization, and interviewing Jerry Dincin and Michael Sternberg. They discuss what Thresholds provides and how it helps people with their confidence and mental health. Includes a song called "Young Paul".
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Dr. Marlene Dixon, Nancy Stokely and Janet Tenney discuss women's rights; part 1
Mar. 11, 1969 Discussing women and women's rights with Dr. Marlene, Nancy Stokely, and Janet Tenney. They discuss the women's suffrage movement, gender equality, and women's roles. Includes the women's suffrage song "The New America" by Elizabeth Knight.
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Danilo Dolci discusses his career, life in Italy, and his book "The Man Who Plays Alone"
1970 Danilo Dolci discusses his life in Italy, his book "The Man Who Plays Alone", architecture, agriculture, social activism, his inspirations, and his career. Tom Cornell translates for Danilo Dolci. Includes at the end of the program an Italian song by Jerre Mangione and an Italian song called "Bella Ciao".
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Leonard Dubi, Denise Ponzetti and Mary Lou Wolff discuss the Citizen's Action Program and community activism in Chicago
1967 Father Leonard Dubi and community advocates Denise Ponzetti and Mary Lou Wolff discuss the Citizen's Action Program and community activism in Chicago.
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Frances FitzGerald in conversation with Studs Terkel
Oct. 23, 1986 Discussing the book "Cities on a Hill: A Journey Through Contemporary American Cultures" (published by Simon & Schuster) with the author, journalist Frances FitzGerald. Program includes an excerpt of a June 3, 1986 interview with activist and social worker Maggie Kuhn.
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Studs Terkel discusses religion with Msgr. John Egan, Dr. Howard Schomer and Rabbi Arnold Wolf ; part 1
Feb. 12, 1965 Studs discusses religion in contemporary society with Catholic Msgr. John Egan, Dr.
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Studs Terkel discusses religion with Msgr. John Egan, Dr. Howard Schomer and Rabbi Arnold Wolf ; part 2
Feb. 13, 1965 Studs continues his discussion of religion in contemporary society with Catholic Msgr. John Egan, Dr.
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Reverend Grant Gallup discusses his time spent in Nicaragua
Jan. 13, 1992 Even though unemployment is at 60% in Nicaraqua, and the people are very poor, Father Grant Gallup would rather live in Manaqua, Nicaraqua than in the United States. Gallup explained there are 600,000 shacks in Nicaraqua. In the US, police tear down shacks that the homeless build. According to Gallup, the press is freer in Nicaraqua as opposed to self-serving in the United States.