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Louisa Van Velser (mother of Walt Whitman), May 23, 1873

From: Jonathan Thomas Stratman
Series: Who Died Today

The mother of one of our greatest American writers. Long thought to be illiterate ... revealed by her letters to have a distinctive writing voice t...

Added: May 17, 2011
Length: 03:00

Janet Fox's novel FAITHFUL

From: KUFM - Montana Public Radio
Series: The Write Question

During this program, Janet Fox talks about and reads from FAITHFUL, her debut novel for teens and young adult readers. She also talks about the con...

Bought by Yellowstone Public Radio

Added: Dec 27, 2010
Length: 29:01
Purchases: 1

Carmen's Grandmother

From: Jay Allison
Series: Stories From Carmen

Produced in 1992 and originally aired on All Things Considered, this evergreen story chronicles Carmen Delzell's visit to her grandmother in the nu...

Bought by KUT, KUOW, and PRX Remix

Added: Nov 24, 2010
Length: 10:50
Purchases: 3

The Securely Attached Child Leaves Home

From: Patricia Nan Anderson
Series: Family Field Notes

The ultimate value of secure attachment is apparent when your child leaves the nest.

Added: Jun 26, 2010
Length: 03:02

Mediaeval Baebes

From: John Diliberto
Series: Echo Location: Soundings for New Music

The allure is undeniable. Six talented, attractive women breathe renewed life into the rich texts of medieval songs and poetry with their haunting...

Bought by WAMC Northeast Public Radio and New Hampshire Public Radio

Added: Apr 15, 2010
Length: 03:30
Purchases: 2

MN Author Julie Klassen and "The Silent Governess"

From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: Realgoodwords

Julie Klassen about her book of historical fiction that's been nominated for a Minnesota Book Award, "The Silent Governess."

Added: Mar 25, 2010
Length: 15:36

Miep Gies: Protector of Anne Frank Dies at 100 (19:00 Lecture Excerpt)

From: Paul Ingles

Miep Gies, the Austrian woman whose family protected the family of Anne Frank during World War II and who found Anne's diary scattered on the floor...

Added: Jan 14, 2010
Length: 19:01

Novelist and Book club favorite Sarah Dunant

From: New Letters on the Air

Historical novel writer Sarah Dunant talks about she applies her background writing thrillers to write more literary books. The author of the best...

Added: Unknown
Length: 29:00

The Wright Brothers' Sister

From: With Good Reason

Caption: Orville, Katharine and Wilbur Wright, Credit: Library of Congress

Why you've never heard of the Wright Brothers' sister, Katharine.

Added: Apr 14, 2009
Length: 29:00

The Real Story of Rosa Parks

From: Caroline Harding

Rosa Parks and the vital role of women in the civil rights movement

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KWMR, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and WAMC Northeast Public Radio

Added: Jan 22, 2008
Length: 06:36
Purchases: 5

What's the Word? Shakespearean Queens

From: Modern Language Association

Gertrude, Cleopatra, and Margaret--perspectives on women and power

Bought by WLIW, WLIW, CHSR-FM 97.9, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash., and KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash.

Added: Apr 26, 2007
Length: 30:00
Purchases: 5

Old Maid Aunts

From: Bernadette Cahill

The Story of a Song

Added: Apr 18, 2007
Length: 05:19

Memories -- Women's Songs for Women's History Month

From: Bernadette Cahill

Songs written, performed and chosen by women

Bought by Red River Radio Network (E. Texas/Louisiana/Arkansas/Mississippi)

Added: Feb 28, 2007
Length: 59:00
Purchases: 1

What's the Word? Medieval Women

From: Modern Language Association
Series: What' s the Word? - A series of half-hour programs to celebrate Women's History Month in March

A literary view of the lifestyles of medieval women.

Bought by KETR-FM, KBUT Crested Butte, Colo., WKMS, KZYX, WLIW and more

Added: Feb 23, 2007
Length: 29:32
Purchases: 27

What's the Word? Elizabeth I and Victoria

From: Modern Language Association
Series: What' s the Word? - A series of half-hour programs to celebrate Women's History Month in March

Literary portrayals of Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria

Bought by WLIW, WNMU-FM, WLIW, CHSR-FM 97.9, KMRE-LP Bellingham, Wash. and more

Added: Feb 23, 2007
Length: 29:00
Purchases: 12

Program 20: Journey's End

From: Vermont Folklife Center Media
Series: Journey's End: The Memories and Traditions of Daisy Turner and her Family

Daisy Turner was proud of her heritage and understood the value of her family tradition. This is the concluding program in the series, Journey's End.

Bought by PRX to iTunes and KZYX

Added: Jan 10, 2007
Length: 02:48
Purchases: 2

Program 19: Alec Turner's Funeral

From: Vermont Folklife Center Media
Series: Journey's End: The Memories and Traditions of Daisy Turner and her Family

At the time of Alec Turner's death in 1923, Journey's End had been his home for 50 years.

Bought by PRX to iTunes and KZYX

Added: Jan 10, 2007
Length: 03:30
Purchases: 2

Program 18: Daisy's Near Marriage

From: Vermont Folklife Center Media
Series: Journey's End: The Memories and Traditions of Daisy Turner and her Family

At 40 Daisy became engaged to Joseph Bonet. When he later broke off the engagement, Daisy sued him--and won!

Bought by PRX to iTunes and KZYX

Added: Jan 10, 2007
Length: 01:45
Purchases: 2

Program 17: A New Year's Recitation

From: Vermont Folklife Center Media
Series: Journey's End: The Memories and Traditions of Daisy Turner and her Family

By the turn of the century the Turner household had become a kind of community social center. This program explores the texture of these gatherings.

Bought by Radio Catskill, KGOU, PRX to iTunes, and KZYX

Added: Jan 10, 2007
Length: 04:56
Purchases: 4

Program 16: Daisy's Premonition

From: Vermont Folklife Center Media
Series: Journey's End: The Memories and Traditions of Daisy Turner and her Family

Daisy and her father were so close that she felt they could communicate psychically. This program details such an event.

Bought by PRX to iTunes and KZYX

Added: Jan 10, 2007
Length: 05:16
Purchases: 2

Program 15: Daisy Turner Goes to Market

From: Vermont Folklife Center Media
Series: Journey's End: The Memories and Traditions of Daisy Turner and her Family

When a Boston market owner attempts to cheat her father, Daisy travels to Boston to confront him.

Bought by PRX to iTunes and KZYX

Added: Jan 10, 2007
Length: 04:14
Purchases: 2

Program 14: Daisy's Black Doll

From: Vermont Folklife Center Media
Series: Journey's End: The Memories and Traditions of Daisy Turner and her Family

As a girl, Daisy Turner faces discrimination at school and confronts it directly--with poetry.

Bought by KZYX, PRX to iTunes, and KZYX

Added: Jan 10, 2007
Length: 04:39
Purchases: 3

Program 13: How Daisy's Sister Shot the Bull

From: Vermont Folklife Center Media
Series: Journey's End: The Memories and Traditions of Daisy Turner and her Family

Daisy suffered from rickets as a child and during her younger years was unable to walk. At a young age she heard prayers, recitations, hymns, and s...

Bought by PRX to iTunes and KZYX