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  • Nelson Algren

    H. E. F. (Shag) Donahue and Nelson Algren discuss "Conversations with Nelson Algren"

    Nov. 1, 1964

    H. E. F. (Shag) Donahue and Nelson Algren discuss Donahue's book, "Conversations with Nelson Algren," a biographical exploration of Algren's life as a writer. They discuss the creative lives, successes and failures of other authors in relation to Algren's work, including Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, J.D. Salinger, Richard Wright, and others. Includes the author reading excerpts from "Conversations with Nelson Algren."

  • Julie Harris discusses the poetry of Emily Dickinson

    Mar. 11, 1976

    In preparation to play Emily Dickinson in, "The Belle of Amherst" Julie Harris read both the letters and the poems written by Dickinson. Harris said she had become fascinated by Dickinson's persona. This interview includes two excerpts: "Because I could not stop for Death," and "Before I got my eye put out."

  • Interview with Katherine Haynes

    1970

    Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion. Interviewing with Aunt Katherine Haynes while Studs was in Kentucky.

  • Interview with Joe and Susie Haynes

    1970

    Interviewing with Joe and Susie Haynes while Studs was in Blackey, Kentucky.

  • Interview with Mr. & Mrs. David Heppelwhite

    Sep. 22, 1970

    Discussing British depression with Mr. & Mrs. David Heppelwhite of Jarrow (part 1) while Studs was in England.

  • Interview with Mary Hollis and Sandra Maxwell

    Jul. 9, 1993

    Interviewing Mary Hollis and Sandra Maxwell, members of the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN).

  • Interview with John Houseman

    Dec. 14, 1979

    Discussing the book "Front and center" with the author John Houseman.

  • Interview with Barnard Hughes

    Nov. 29, 1979

    Discussing the play "Da" with Barnard Hughes.

  • Interview with Bella Itkin and Joe Slowik

    Feb. 21, 1980

    Discussing the Goodman School of Drama at DePaul with members, Bella Itkin and Joe Slowik.

  • Interview with Ellis Jackson

    Sep. 21, 1970

    Discussing British depression with Ellis Jackson at his home (part 2) while Studs was in England.

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