Aaron Hilkevitch (1912-2008) was a Chicago-area psychiatrist and the last surviving member of the Abraham Lincoln Brigade that fought in the Spanish Civil War. In this 45-minute clip, he discusses his experiences in Spain and elsewhere with in a lively talk with several women, including his second wife. Continue reading
Camera original footage of an interview with former governor of Tennessee Ray Blanton. Continue reading
Composite of reports on Carol Marin’s decision to leave her anchor position at WMAQ-TV Chicago in response to the addition of Jerry Springer to the evening news team. Continue reading
This WTTW program hosted by John Callaway looks at the life and work of Lois Weisberg (1925-2016), former Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs. Continue reading
The tape features a demo for the television show “Wired In.” While the program never actually came to fruition, the footage and demos put together are an interesting look into the the technological trends and innovations of the 1980s. In this video, we watch as computer enthusiast Jon, a.k.a. Mr. Computer, speaks with the Wired In crew about the computer industry. Continue reading