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- Dr. Loy Norrix, superintendent of Kalamazoo Schools, discusses school building projects around Kalamazoo in an interview with Dr. Willis Dunbar. Norrix presents the factors which influence the School Board's decisions on what and where to build, and explains the priority system which the School Board uses to accomplish its construction goals. Norrix then discusses the building projects which the School Board has highlighted in their most recent evaluation, and discusses each project in detail. From an episode of "Know Your City."
- Date Issued:
- 1948-09-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Poet Conrad Hilberry describes how he began writing and publishing, persons influential to his writing, writing poems vs. fiction, teaching at Kalamazoo College, and his current projects. Hilberry is interviewed by Michigan State University Librarian Kara Gust for the MSU Libraries' Michigan Writers Series. Held in the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2005-11-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In this installment of "Know your city," Dr. Willis Dunbar interviews Dr. Roy Mortar, superintendent of the Kalamazoo State Hospital and Dr. Ray O. Krieger, assistant director of the Children's Clinic in Kalamazoo, to draw attention to mental illness prevention and treatment during Mental Hygiene Week. Dr. Mortar describes the facilities at the Kalamazoo State Hospital and laments the fact that the facility is only able to house 800 patients in modern, fire-proof buildings while the rest are housed in older substandard buildings. Mortar calls on the state legislature to help relieve the overcrowding that has led to a waiting list of nearly 1000 people across Michigan. Dr. Krieger describes the purpose of the hospital's Children's Clinic and tells Dunbar that their mission is to serve the surrounding counties, but that they barely meet the needs of Kalamazoo County.
- Date Issued:
- 1949-04-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Dr. Howard E. Wolpe, Africa Project Director at the Smithsonian's Woodrow Wilson International Center and former U.S. Congressman from Michigan, discusses his involvement in efforts for social justice in South Africa, both as an academic and a politician. Wolpe is interviewed by Dr. David Wiley, Director of the MSU African Studies Center. Wolpe describes how he became interested in Africa as a graduate student at Boston University and coming to Western Michigan University in 1967 to teach African studies. He also talks about his rise in politics and his involvement, as a Michigan legislator and U.S. Representative, in African issues at a time of significant change on the continent. He discusses his anti-apartheid efforts in South Africa and at Michigan State University and his more recent experiences as part of the Clinton administration and his work at Smithsonian. Part of the African Studies Interview Series sponsored by the MSU Libraries and the African Studies Center.
- Date Issued:
- 2003-12-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- The Bard Steel Company is featured in this installment of "Western Michigan at work" hosted by Dr. Willis Dunbar. Dunbar describes the inner workings of the steel warehouse and mill supply company and details the economic advantages served by buying these products from a distributor rather than buying them directly from the source. Dunbar interviews long-time employee Charles Herrington about how the company has grown during his time there.
- Date Issued:
- 1948-03-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In this installment of "Know your city," Dr. Willis Dunbar profiles community recreation initiatives in Kalamazoo, MI. Dunbar interviews Glenn Allen Jr., vice mayor of Kalamazoo, Dr. Loy Norrix, superintendent of Kalamazoo schools, H. Loree Harvey, a member of the Kalamazoo Board of Education, and Dr. Harold C. Taylor, director of the W.E. Upjohn Institute for Community Research about topics ranging from budget allocation for recreation in Kalamazoo to plans for improving recreational opportunities in the city.
- Date Issued:
- 1948-05-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In this installment of "Know your city," Dr. Willis Dunbar interviews Dr. Loy Norrix, superintendent of Kalamazoo schools, about the ways the school system is working to alleviate overpopulation problems in schools around Kalamazoo. Norrix talks about the various measures being taken this year, including sending some children to different schools with more room and converting some houses owned by the schools into classrooms. Norrix emphasizes the role of the community in working to solve the overpopulation problems facing the school system in the coming years and argues that a further construction program needs to begin immediately so that the school system is well positioned to deal with population fluxes in the coming years.
- Date Issued:
- 1949-09-07T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In this installment of "Know your city," Dr. Willis Dunbar profiles the Kalamazoo Public Library. Dunbar interviews a variety of librarians, and they discuss what their specific library unit offers the public. William Chait, library director, outlines his vision for the future. The program is missing the first half. Includes an advertisement for Industrial State Bank.
- Date Issued:
- 1949-03-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In an episode of "This is Kalamazoo," Mayor Paul Todd discusses topics covered in the annual meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors. Todd speaks in detail about housing projects in New York City and the relationship between "slums" and problem areas for police, land use in the Netherlands, a scientific presentation concerning the future of atomic bombs, civilian defense, and the future of the Soviet Union.
- Date Issued:
- 1950-07-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In this installment of "Know your city," Dr. Willis Dunbar profiles the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra and their upcoming season. Winship Todd, president of the Kalamazoo Symphony Society, and Norman Carver, symphony business manager, discuss the way in which the symphony is financed and their upcoming membership campaign. The conductor of the orchestra, Herman Felber, talks about how he puts together the programs and gives a preview of some of the material which the orchestra will be playing in the current season.
- Date Issued:
- 1949-09-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection