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- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Written on photograph: "Josephine Marsh, Music Dept." Marsh was a teacher at Walter French Junior High School in Lansing, Mich.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Students at Walter French Junior High School playing music on autoharps and singing. They are not identified.
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Local History Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Karl Kalsow and his dance band came to the area from Minneapolis to perform at the Mayfair, near Lake Lansing in Haslett, Mich. They had many engagements there with other musicians and novelty acts during the summer of 1940. In 1941, they had moved on to the Villa Bee club, two miles east of Jackson, Mich. This photograph appeared in the Lansing State Journal, August 4, 1940, page 10.
- Date Created:
- 1940-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino Photograph Collection
- Description:
- Lansing Community College student Michael Venyah talks about his African born father and his mother who is from Alabama, and their respective professions and his high school experience which included dealing with racism and charges of plagiarism. Venyah says that he does not aspire to a middle-class lifestyle and that money doesn't mean that much to him. He compares college in the U.S. and England, describes his approach to life, his ability to be objective, his love of performing music, and not being driven to conform to any traditional definitions of success as he pursues a degree in English and writing. Venyah also reads two of his poems. Part of the series "Generation X: The Hopes and Dreams of College Students," produced and recorded by Robert F. Crawford.
- Date Issued:
- 1991-03-29T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Michigan State University Professor of Musicology Carol Hess delivers a talk entitled, "Alberto Ginastera and the Cold War: a 'Musical MacNamara' in the United States". Hess talks about American music in the broadest sense including music and influences from all the Americas, North, South and Central. She highlights the career of Ginastera, layers in the works of Carlos Chavez and Heitor Villa-Lobos, and explains how it was affected by anti-nationalist sentiments during the Cold War. She plays short samples of the music. Hess is introduced by MSU Librarian Mary Black Junttonen. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Colloquia Series. Held at the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-04-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In part three of the Michigan Writers Series event "Music History: Dramatizing the African American Experience", playwright Sandra Seaton joins cast members and Michigan State University faculty members for a question and answer session following a dramatic reading of scenes from her play "Music History" and a panel discussion of themes presented in her work. Participants discuss the historical context of the play, music and culture, the civil rights movement and the creative process. Brian Collins from the MSU Alumni Association also explains how new technology can augment classroom instruction. Held at the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-03-15T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Opened in 1940. Located at 333 W. Circle Drive.
- Date Created:
- 1956-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
- Collection:
- Caterino MAC Postcard Collection
- Description:
- This slightly yellowed paper envelope contained a 10-page letter that was written by Francis L. York who was the organist for Christ Church. The front of the envelope has a handwritten title, "History and Prophecy of Music in Detroit" and is signed "Francis L. York." His return address is printed in black text in the upper left corner. The back flap of the envelope is sealed with two irregularly-shaped drops of dark green wax.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
