Interview of Robert Repas, professor emeritus of the Michigan State University School of Labor and Industrial Relations

Description:
Robert Repas, professor emeritus of the Michigan State University School of Labor and Industrial Relations (SLIR), discusses his career at MSU and the history of the SLIR. Repas talks about the school's directors, faculty, MSU President John Hannah's attempt to win favor with organized labor, the founding of the SLIR program in the mid 1950s, and SLIR being investigated by the Michigan State Legislature for being too union friendly and encouraging labor strife. He also shares stories about fellow faculty in SLIR and other MSU personalities, working with the MSU Board of Trustees, and a conflict he had with the UAW concerning his academic freedom. Interviewed by John Revitte. professor of Labor and Industrial Relations at Michigan State University.
Date Issued:
1996-08-08T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
Place:
Michigan
Subject Topic:
Career in college teaching, Faculty, History, Faculty, Governmental investigations, and Academic freedom
Subject Name:
Repas, Bob, 1921-, Repas, Bob, 1921-, Hannah, John A., 1902-1991, Michigan State University, Michigan State University, School of Labor and Industrial Relations, Michigan State University, Michigan State University, Board of Trustees, and International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America
Subject Genre:
Interviews, Interviews, and Anecdotes
Language:
English
Rights:
In Copyright
URL:
https://n2t.net/ark:/85335/m5cj87n1s