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- Laura Fair, professor of History at Michigan State University, presents a discussion entitled, "Local Stars of the Big Screen: Working Life in Tanzanian Movie Houses." Fair discusses the background and history of the development of the film industry in Tanzania. She focuses her history by exploring how films connected the people in Tanzania, the differences between Tanzanian films and American films, what types of films were the most popular, and the working conditions in movie houses. Fair answers questions from the audience. She is introduced by John Beck, professor of Human Resources and Labor Relations. Part of the "Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives" Brown Bag series sponsored by the MSU School of Human Resources and Labor Relations and the MSU Museum. Held in the MSU Museum auditorium.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-02-17T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Notes:
- Collection located at the Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. To schedule an appointment to view the original image, order high resolution copies, or seek permission to use an image, contact the Walter P. Reuther Library AudioVisual Department at reutherreference@wayne.edu., Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University, and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original description by the Walter P. Reuther Library
- Date Issued:
- 1943-01-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Walter P. Reuther Library
- Collection:
- Virtual Motor City
- Description:
- A view of the crowd at a Liberty Loan rally in downtown Detroit.
- Notes:
- Collection located at the Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. To schedule an appointment to view the original image, order high resolution copies, or seek permission to use an image, contact the Walter P. Reuther Library Audiovisual Department at reutherreference@wayne.edu., Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University, and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original description by the Walter P. Reuther Library
- Date Issued:
- 1918-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Walter P. Reuther Library
- Collection:
- Virtual Motor City
- Notes:
- Collection located at the Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. To schedule an appointment to view the original image, order high resolution copies, or seek permission to use an image, contact the Walter P. Reuther Library Audiovisual Department at reutherreference@wayne.edu., Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University, and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original description by the Walter P. Reuther Library
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Walter P. Reuther Library
- Collection:
- Virtual Motor City
- Notes:
- Collection located at the Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan. To schedule an appointment to view the original image, order high resolution copies, or seek permission to use an image, contact the Walter P. Reuther Library Audiovisual Department at reutherreference@wayne.edu., Walter P. Reuther Library, Archives of Labor and Urban Affairs, Wayne State University, and This metadata was created by Wayne State University Library system based on original description by the Walter P. Reuther Library
- Date Issued:
- 1942-09-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Wayne State University. Libraries and Walter P. Reuther Library
- Collection:
- Virtual Motor City
- Description:
- Walter Campbell, former Regional Director for the Allied Industrial Workers (AIW) Region 7 in west Michigan and former Secretary-Treasurer of the Michigan State AFL-CIO, talks about the beginnings of the United Way, a coalition of charitable organizations pooling their efforts in fundraising and support. Campbell describes how community fund raising began in cities in Michigan and how labor unions became involved in the 1930s and 1940s. Campbell says that in 1947 Walter Reuther and Henry Ford II cooperated to create the United Way of Michigan which served to streamline giving and emphasized the positive role unions can play in their communities. He also talks about his work life and his involvement in organized labor. Campbell is interviewed by John Revitte, Michigan State University professor of Labor and Industrial Relations.
- Date Issued:
- 1983-03-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- An interdisciplinary panel composed of Michigan State University faculty participate in a discussion entitled, "Transforming the world: the power of imagination". Panelists bring their research, teaching and writing experiences from a wide range of disciplines together to explore contemporary and historical issues in the arena of creativity and imagination. They look at the power of art and humanities to address social issues and discuss the importance of making transformative statements via the creative arts. Speakers use screen plays, theatrical staging, and songwriting as examples. Panelists are Jeff Wray, professor of English, Ann Folino White, professor of Theater Studies, Vaughn W.M. Watson, professor of Teacher Education, Laura Apol, professor of Teacher Education, and Robert Montgomery, professor of Fisheries and Wildlife. Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore, dean of the MSU Honors College, convenes the event. Includes questions from the audience. Panel is moderated by John Beck, professor, School of Human Resources and Labor Relations. Part of the series "Sharper Focus/Wider Lens" sponsored by the MSU Honors College. Held in the MSU Student Union.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-03-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Fran Shor, emeritus professor of History at Wayne State University, delivers a talk entitled "Staging the drama of deindustrialization: Lynn Nottage's 'Sweat'." Shor discusses Lynn Nottage's Pulitzer Prize winning play, "Sweat", specifically looking at the play as a reflection of the crisis caused by deindustrialization. Shor explains that his interest in the play is connected to his professional life as a labor scholar and that it is also connected to his personal life through his daughter, actress Miriam Shor, who appeared in an off-Broadway production of "Sweat". Shor explains deindustrialization and discusses how "Sweat" gives insight into the lives of the people who are most affected by deindustrialization. He answers questions from the audience. The event is convened by Michigan State University Professor John P. Beck from the MSU School of Human Resources and Labor Relations.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-04-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Obama speaks at the 150th anniversary of the National Academy of Sciences, a private, non-profit organization that was established by an act of Congress during President Lincoln's administration. Obama says that even though he was not a strong science student he fully supports the work of the academy. He describes the improvements and progress that have resulted from applied science, praises our centers of higher learning, and pledges his support to further the country's scientific excellence. Obama is introduced by NAS President Ralph J. Cicerone.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-04-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Weinberger speaks on the morality of nuclear weapons at Fordham University just prior to the U.S. Catholic bishops release of their draft letters on war and peace. Originally broadcast on April 28, 1984 on WBAI-FM Pacifica Radio.
- Date Issued:
- 1984-04-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection