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Joan Flasch Artists' Book Collection

Since its national debut in 1987, Fresh Air with Terry Gross has been a highly acclaimed and much adored weekday magazine among public radio listeners. Each week, nearly 4.8 million people turn to Peabody Award-winning host Terry Gross for insightful conversations with the leading voices in contemporary arts and issues. The renowned program reaches a global audience, with over 620 public radio stations broadcasting Fresh Air, and 3 million podcast downloads each week. Fresh Air has broken the mold of 'talk show' by weaving together superior journalism and intimate storytelling from modern-day intellectuals, politicians and artists alike. Through probing questions and careful research, Gross's interviews are lauded for revealing a fresh perspective on cultural icons and trends. Her thorough conversations are often complemented by commentary from well-known contributors. Fresh Air is produced at WHYY-FM in Philadelphia and broadcast nationally by NPR., INT.1: Film maker Alan Rudolph. Rudolph made his break into movies working for director Robert Altman. His film credits include "Remember My Name," "Welcome to LA," "Choose Me" and "Trouble in Mind." His new film, "Made in Heaven," stars Timothy Hutton and Kelly McGillis. REV.1: Classical Music Critic Lloyd Schwartz reviews a new album of contemporary Chinese piano music performed by Jeffrey Jacob. INT.2: Choreographer Lar Lubovitch. Lubovitch choreographed the new Stephen Sondheim musical "Into the Woods." Along with choreographers like Laura Dean, Elliot Feld and Mark Morris, Lubovitch is helping re-shape dance in the post-Balanchine era. REV.2: Jan Harold Brunvand explores the urban legend about the shared bite of the Snickers bar.

Illustrations in middle of book contain chocolate boxes with prices.

Envelope description: Whitman's Candy, 1964

Envelope description: Whitman's Candy, 1964

Envelope description: Whitman's Candy, 1964

Envelope description: The Nestle Company, Incorporated; 1372 Peachtree Street, NE, 1965

Envelope description: Whitman's Candy, 1964

Envelope description: Whitman's Candy, 1964

Envelope description: Whitman's Candy, 1964

Envelope description: The Nestle Company, Incorporated; 1372 Peachtree Street, NE, 1965

Edna Bonta?, This archival material has been provided for educational purposes. Ball State University Libraries recognizes that some historic items may include offensive content. Our statement regarding objectionable content is available at: https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/about

Unidentified confectioner discusses Valentine's Day chocolate and sweets sales., This film originated from WLBC-TV and was (possibly) a part of a segment titled, “Week in Review.” The station was created in 1953 by Don Burton. WLBC-TV Channel 49 was sold in 1971 to a local non-profit group, who changed the station's callsign to the current WIPB-TV, now licensed by Ball State University., This archival material has been provided for educational purposes. Ball State University Libraries recognizes that some historic items may include offensive content. Our statement regarding objectionable content is available at: https://dmr.bsu.edu/digital/about

Wasmuth, county clerk, inspects evidence from a burglary at the Camden theater. Robert Lee Bell (not pictured) stole 662 candy bars.

Miss Hathaway (left) and Harrison (center), pure food and drug administrator in Minnesota, examine a box of chocolates which has been seized for violation of the law. Each candy has about a teaspoon of liquor each. Miss Kent looks on.

Employees hand wrap then package chocolate eggs for Easter. This photo was part of a regular column called "Minneapolis Makes".

Betty Gohman puts machine-wrapped candy bars into boxes. This photo was part of a regular column called "Minneapolis Makes".

Lundeen gets in some late Christmas shopping at the candy shop in the Capitol.

L to R: Lessila of Brainerd, Dunning of the Milner hotel and North watch Russell decorate Easter eggs with frosting.

Photograph of young girl holding candy in front of card display in store. This photo is most likely taken in Kaplon's Department Store.

Alexandra Whelan, 2-year-old daughter of William Whelan of Minneapolis, tastes jellybeans and a chocolate rabbit for the first time as pre-war Easter candies return in limited quantities.

As part of a photo series on Minneapolis residents demonstrating relaxation strategies, Shirley Coffey, daydreams in comfortable clothes while lying on her bed with a box of chocolates, a bottle of soda, and a photo of Hollywood movie idol, Van Johnson.