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Kathryn Hulme, Edward Everett Tanner III, and Arthur Holly Compton

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Irita Van Doren introduces Dr. Charles Cameron (though she identifies him as George), noting that he is the his book is the first medical text to be included as a Books ...

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Irita Van Doren introduces Walter Lord, author of "A Night to Remember," about the sinking of the Titanic. Lord discusses his childhood fascination of the Titanic. He speaks of all the ...

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Van Doren introduces Waugh, Evelyn's brother, who talks about his novel "Island in the Sun" and the West Indies. For more on Alec Waugh, visit http://www.wnyc.org/blogs/neh-preservation-project/2013/jan/11/alec-waugh/.

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Van Doren introduces Whalen, who talks about his autobiography "Mr. New York."
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Van Doren introduces Higgins, who talks about ...

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Irita Van Doren opens the luncheon with a drawing for autographed books. She then introduces Chester Bowles, author of "The New Dimensions of Peace." He speaks about our relations with Asia ...

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Van Doren introduces Wouk, who talks about his book "Marjorie Morningstar" and refutes the claim that he is a "conformer."

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Irita Van Doren introduces the first speaker, Quintin Reynolds, author of "Headquarters" a profile of the New York City Police Department. Reynolds discusses crime in New York. The book is a ...

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Van Doren introduces Thompson, who talks about Churchill and his book "Assignment Churchill."

Van Doren introduces Ritchie, who talks about her childhood in Kentucky, music, and her book "Singing Family of ...

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Van Doren introduces Bishop, who talks about his book "The Day Lincoln was Shot" and the day Lincoln was shot.

Van Doren introduces Carmer, who ...

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Van Doren introduces Kimble, who talks about his book "Our American Weather."

Van Doren introduces Davenport, who talks about her novel "My Brother's Keeper."

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Van Doren introduces Taylor, who talks about "Fifty Centuries of Art" and the Met Museum.

Van Doren introduces the Davises, who talk about "Doctor to the ...

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Irita Van Doren introduces Barzun, who talks about his book "God's Country and Mine."

Irita Van Doren introduces mystery writer Richard Lockridge, who talks about the books he ...

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5th of the season. WNYC announcer introduces program.

Van Doren introduces Highet, who talks about his book, "Man's Unconquerable Mind," and other broad aspects of history and American culture.

Van ...

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Irita Van Doren, introduces the day's speakers.

Vice Admiral Leslie Stevens discusses the current state of Russia and communism.

Mari Sandoz describes the plight of the Northern Cheyenne people ...

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Irita Van Doren introduces Luncheon speakers James Michener, Agnes E. Meyer and Will Durant.

James Michener discusses his novel, "The Bridges at Toko-Ri" and the relationship between the United States ...

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Irita Van Doren hosts. Speakers include William White, Quentin Reynolds, and Tyrone Power.

William L. White discusses "Back Down the Ridge" and combat journalism. He speaks about some of the developments ...

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Van Doren introduces Thomas, who speaks about his most recent book about Lincoln, Reads some comments from readers and critics. Van Doren requests that Thomas tell a joke about Lincoln being ...

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Van Doren introduces Vining, who talks about her book, "Windows for a Crown Prince," about working with the future ...

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WNYC announcer introduces program to radio audience, names guests.

Van Doren introduces Shellabarger, who talks about "Lord Chesterfield and His World." How Chesterfield learned how to "make friends and influence people" ...