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  • Frank Elli

    Frank Elli discusses his time as a prisoner and his novel "The Riot"

    1968

    Begins with a reading by Frank Eli from the opening of the book "The Riot." Mr. Elli discusses his early life, his time in three different prisons, and the writing of his book "The Riot," a personal account of a riot in Walla Walla Prison. (Note: last 5 minutes missing)

  • Ralph Ellison

    Ralph Ellison American novelist and literary critic discusses his life and writing

    1970

    Ralph Ellison, winner of the National Book Award for Fiction for his book "Invisible Man," discusses his early life and education and his life as a writer and lifetime scholar. He speaks on being a musician (trumpet), the joy of music and the Church and how they fit into the lives of African Americans.

  • Studs Terkel discusses literature, Judaism, and the Holocaust with Richard Elman ; part 1

    1967

    Studs Terkel discusses literature, Judaism, and the Holocaust with the novelist, poet, journalist, and teacher Richard M. Elman (1934-1997). Their discussion revolves around Elman's recently published work of historical fiction, "The 28th Day of Elul", much of which takes place in the village of Clig, Hungary, during the time of the Nazi occupation of Hungary during World War II. Topics include Jewish identity, The Holocaust, persecution of The Jews, feelings of guilt and social prejudice among Holocaust survivors.

  • Victor Villasenor

    Discussing the book "Rain of Gold" with the author, novelist and short story writer Victor Villasenor

    Nov. 16, 1992
  • Interviewing members of the Vilnius Lithuanian Folk Ensemble. Program may include a live performance

    Jan. 17, 1990
  • Studs Terkel discusses literature, Judaism, and the Holocaust with Richard Elman ; part 2

    1967

    Studs Terkel discusses literature, Judaism, and the Holocaust with the novelist, poet, journalist, and teacher Richard M. Elman (1934-1997). Their discussion revolves around Elman's recently published work of historical fiction, "The 28th Day of Elul", much of which takes place in the village of Clig, Hungary, during the time of the Nazi occupation of Hungary during World War II. Topics include Jewish identity, The Holocaust, persecution of The Jews, feelings of guilt and social prejudice among Holocaust survivors.

  • Interviewing architect John Vinci

    Feb. 28, 1996
  • Interviewing Milton Viorst, Middle East correspondent for The New Yorker magazine

    Feb. 25, 1991
  • Discussing the book "Sandcastles: The Arabs in Search of the Modern World" with the author, journalist Milton Viorst

    Mar. 1, 1994
  • Studs Terkel discusses poetry with writer Ed English

    1970

    Studs Terkel discusses poetry with writer and poet Ed English. Topics include race, history, religion, English's biography, and his creative process. Ed reads from his work throughout the interview.

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