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The first emancipation (Part 1 of 2)

Stanley Elkins, associate professor of history at Smith College and the author of “The First Emancipation,” is the speaker. The noted historian speaks about the 3.5 million slaves who lived on the border of the Confederate Union in 1861-1876.

Early civil rights movement: a mid-century inventory (Part 1 of 2)

The first in a series of ten lectures delivered by distinguished professors from around the nation on African Americans' struggle against poverty, ignorance, and prejudice, and contributions to American culture. The talks were delivered during a ten-day seminar sponsored by the U.C.-Berkeley Extension Service.

An interview with Robert Williams (Part 2)

Part two of Marc Schleifer's interview with Robert Williams conducted in Cuba in March 1962, in which Williams describes life in Cuba and his migration there in order to escape racism in the southern United States. Reel 3 is currently unavailable.

An interview with Robert Williams (Part 1)

Part one of Robert Williams being interviewed by Marc Schleifer in Cuba in March 1962. Williams describes life in Cuba and his migration there in order to escape racism in the southern United States. Reel 3 is currently unavailable.

Therapeutic abortion, a problem in law and medicine (Part 2 of 2)

The conclusion of the talks given by Dr. Herbert Packer and Dr. Ralph Gampell, two practicing members of the legal and medical profession, attempting to find a solution to bridging the disparity between the medical practice of therapeutic abortion and California's Criminal State laws at Stanford University.

KPFA Folio note, June 7-20, 1959, p. 5 : Therapeutic Abortion, a Problem In Law and Medicine. A panel discussion held at Stanford University on April 21. Participants: Dr. Herbert L. Packer, Associate Professor of Law and Dr. Ralph J. Gampel, Lecturer in Law, both of Stanford. These men have recently completed a study of this subject.

Therapeutic abortion, a problem in law and medicine (Part 1 of 2)

Dr. Herbert Packer and Dr. Ralph Gampell, two practicing members of the legal and medical profession attempt to find a solution to bridging the disparity between the medical practice of therapeutic abortion and California's Criminal State laws at Stanford University.

KPFA Folio note, June 7-20, 1959, p. 5 :

The homosexual in our society (Part 2 of 2)

In the second part of this ground-breaking radio panel discussion on homosexuals, Elsa Knight Thompson moderates a panel discussion of the following speakers: Dr. Karl Bowman, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry, University of California, and former Head of the Langley Porter Clinic; Dr. Frank A.

KPFA Folio note, November 23-December 6, 1958, (Volume 9, number 18), p.4 Monday, November 24

The homosexual in our society (Part 1 of 2)

This recording from 1958 - the earliest known radio recording to overtly discuss homosexuality - features Public Affairs Director of KPFA Elsa Knight Thompson interviewing Hal Call, the editor of the Mattachine Society's newsletter, the Mattachine Review; Dr.

KPFA Folio note, November 23-December 6, 1958, (Volume 9, number 18), p.4 Monday, November 24

Kpfa Marathon, 1968

KPFA marathon, 1968 / KPFA| RECORDED: circa 1968. - CONTENT: pt 1. Mario Savio talking briefly about KPFA during a 1968 marathon -- pt 2. Mike Korman on 1968 marathon| total legnth of tape less than 5 minutes.

Ode To Gravity| The Music Of Germaine Tailleferre

Ode To Gravity| The Music Of Germaine Tailleferre| Produced by KPFK and Amirkhanian| Recorded on December 29, 1973. - CONTENT: Charles Amirkhanian talks with one of the greatest women composers, Germaine Tailleferre at her home in Paris. Tailleferre was one of the members of the radical group of composers known as Les Six.

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