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- Robert D. Vassen, retired Associate Director of the English Language Center at Michigan State University is interviewed by John Metzler, African Studies Center Outreach Coordinator and Peter Limb, Michigan State University Librarian and Africana Bibliographer. Vassen discusses growing up in South Africa during the late 1940's and 1950's as an Indian and living in the Indian community of Fordsburg, near Johannesburg. Vassen says he was active in the Transvaal Indian Youth Congress and in 1962, joined the illegal military wing of the African National Congress (ANC). Forced into exile in London in 1964, Vassen says he continued to be an active member of the ANC and edited "Letters From Robben Island: a selection of Ahmed Kathrada's prison correspondence, 1964-1989."
- Date Issued:
- 2005-01-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1969-03-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Ronald Reagan praises his wife Nancy and recounts eight years of success on the "Shining City on the Hill" at the Republican National Convention.
- Date Issued:
- 1988-08-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Point Four, an address to American Newspaper Guild.
- Date Issued:
- 1950-06-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Jack Stieber, former director of Michigan State University's School of Labor and Industrial Relations, talks with John Revitte, MSU professor of labor and industrial relations, and offers clarifications and edits on the history of the labor school to Revitte for a historical paper Revitte is writing. Stieber elaborates on some points as he clarifies. Ends abruptly.
- Date Issued:
- 2004-04-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- The Lee Paper Company of Vicksburg, Michigan is featured in this installment of "Western Michigan at work" hosted by Dr. Willis Dunbar. Dunbar explores in great detail the history of the company since its founding in 1903, focusing on the financial hardships the company survived, and the variety of paper products which the mill produces. Dunbar interviews Andy Anderson, a machine tender at the Lee Paper Company, about how he came to work at the mill and his experiences as an immigrant from Scotland. Dunbar also interviews Gordon L. Moore, another Lee employee, about the Hospital Guild Festival which will be held soon in Vicksburg.
- Date Issued:
- 1949-04-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Science fiction writer Dave Galanter talks about Star trek, publishing a Star trek spin-off series, collaborating with Greg Brodeur in writing Star trek stories, how Michigan factors into his books, message boards and blogs he owns, his favorite comic books, and his current projects. Galanter is interviewed by Stephanie Mathson for the Michigan State University Libraries' Michigan Writers Series. Held in the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2004-10-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Tom talks about his life prior to Fisher Body, growing up in Detroit, being hired in August 1978 and going to the Body Shop. Tom tells of deciding early he wanted to be in trades. He talks about his apprenticeship, women in trades, safety lockout, chemicals, duties in the powerhouse, relations with managers and his union activity. Tom comments on Lansing's success, people's attitude and talent.
- Date Issued:
- 2005-11-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Gramophone record of Lenin's speech on restoring transport system in Russia in order to restore industry and agriculture.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-02-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In a speech at Cuyahoga Community College in Parma, OH President Barack H. Obama talks about the differences between Republican and Democratic views on the nation’s economy. Obama argues against a return to the economic policies of the past and outlines a vision for the economy that encourages free markets, benefits the middle class, and promotes fiscal responsibility. He also describes the challenges he faced as he took office and what his administration has done to revive the economy, especially in Ohio.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-09-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection