Terkel was born in New York City, but at the age of ten, he moved with his family to Chicago, Illinois, where he spent most of his life. His father, Samuel, was a tailor and his mother, Anna (Finkel) was a seamstress. He had three brothers. From 1926 to 1936 they ran a rooming house that was a collecting point for people of all types. Terkel credits his knowledge of the world to the tenants who gathered in the lobby of the hotel and the people who congregated in nearby Bughouse Square. In 1939 he married Ida Goldberg and had one son.
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Grand Times: Studs Terkel - Account of a 1996 interview by an ezine for seniors, discussing Terkel's accomplishments and views on politics and technology.
Spartacus: Studs Terkel - Brief biography and overview of Terkel's career, including quotes from interviews and bibliography.
Studs Terkel - Official site sponsored by the Chicago Historical Society, including a biography, excerpts and quotes from his books, image galleries, and educational resources available at the CHS.