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  • John Jacob Niles talks with Studs Terkel

    Nov. 13, 1964

    The American folksinger and archivist joins Studs in the studio to share stories and songs discovered in his youth and through his years of research.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Jeremy Taylor, Andrew Tracey and Paul Tracey talk with Studs Terkel

    Mar. 1, 1963

    Studs interviews Jeremy Taylor, Andrew Tracey, and Paul Tracey at Langham Hotel while on a trip to Johannesburg, South Africa.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Interview with Edith Mason

    1959

    Soprano Edith Mason and Studs reminisce about the golden days of Chicago opera.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Interview with Guy Carawan

    Jan. 18, 1964

    The musician and historian shares with Studs his discovery of some of the folk music traditions of the people of John's Island, South Carolina.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Interview with Ulick O'Connor, with an introductory clip of Micheál Mac Liammóir

    Apr. 9, 1965

    Interviewing Ulick O'Connor, biographer of the Irish poet and politician Oliver St. John Gogarty.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Helene Kazantzakis talks with Studs Terkel; Part 2

    May. 13, 1969

    Helene Kazantzakis talks about “The Great Passion” which was written by her husband, Nikos Kazantzakis. She also talks about the book that she is writing about her husband’s life. Studs Terkel reads aloud from “The Great Passion” and Helene reads aloud some of letters featured in the biography titled “Nikos Kazantzakis.”

  • Interview with Eamon Kelly

    Jan. 26, 1967

    The Irish actor and playwright joins Studs to discuss his role in "Philadelphia, Here I Come!" at the Shubert Theatre.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

  • Jean Shepherd discusses his book "In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash"

    Dec. 1, 1966

    Jean Shepherd discusses his book "In God We Trust: All Others Pay Cash." Includes earlier clips of Shepherd speaking and excerpts of him reading from the book.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

  • Interview with Red Saunders and Jerry Donnegan

    1968

    Studs and Red Saunders share memories of the Regal Theater, and are joined by young jazz fan Jerry Donnegan.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

  • Discussing "war toys" with Olga Kreisberg and Jack Wright

    Dec. 13, 1965

    After listening to some field recordings of staff and customers at a downtown Chicago toy store, social worker Olga Kreisberg and toy manufacturer Jack Wright speak with Studs about the proliferation of toys that glorfiy warfare. A clip of an earlier recording of designer Charles Eames is included.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

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