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1. Western Michigan at work

Description:
The People's Rapid Transit Company of Kalamazoo is featured in this installment of "Western Michigan at work" hosted by Dr. Willis Dunbar. After detailing the history of transportation in western Michigan and the origins of the People's Rapid Transit Company, Dunbar interviews Judson Holderman, general manager, about various aspects of the company's operations. Dunbar also interviews Roscoe Leech, one of the company's bus drivers, experiences in driving for Rapid Transit.
Date Issued:
1949-01-11T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

2. U.S. President George W. Bush talks about aviation congestion and transportation safety

Description:
President George W. Bush discusses aviation congestion and transportation safety in the Department of Transportation in Washington D.C.. With the coming holidays, President Bush shares his concerns for traveling families. Bush says, though the federal government does not control all aspects of transportation business, the government is working to make travel easier. Bush explains that his administration has worked to increase staff, improve regulations, and toughen up penalties.
Date Issued:
2008-11-18T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

3. Stories of Kalamazoo

Description:
In this installment of "Stories of Kalamazoo," Dr. Willis Dunbar begins a series of broadcasts about the origins of transportation systems in Michigan by exploring the way Michigan's early settlers found their way to the state. Dunbar discusses the natural barrier created by the Allegheny Mountains and highlights the importance of the Cumberland Gap and other early colonial roads for crossing the mountains into the Midwest. He argues that while the earliest settlers of Michigan came overland from Indiana and Ohio, the most important development in transportation opening up Michigan to settlers from the east was the completion of the Erie Canal in 1825.
Date Issued:
1948-04-19T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

4. Lenin speaks on the task of restoring the transport system in Russia

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

5. Transportation message

Description:
Richard Nixon gives a transportation message. Broadcast on CBS on February 9, 1974.
Date Issued:
1974-02-09T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

6. Chevrolet Service Building

Description:
Located on North Cedar Street.
Data Provider:
Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
Collection:
Caterino Photograph Collection

7. Such Crust V in Grand River

Description:
Spectators along the Grand River watch the "Such Crust V" speedboat race by.
Date Created:
1953-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
Collection:
Caterino Photograph Collection

8. Chevrolet England Cook Drive In and Exit

Data Provider:
Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
Collection:
Caterino Photograph Collection

9. Truck Hauling Two Cars

Data Provider:
Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
Collection:
Caterino Photograph Collection

10. East Side Race Track

Description:
Curtiss-Wright biplane.
Data Provider:
Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
Collection:
Local History Photograph Collection