The sound of caulking irons to the smell of the fiberglass

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Scott Peters, Michigan historian and author of "Making waves : Michigan's boat-building industry, 1865-2000," delivers a talk entitled, "The sound of caulking irons to the smell of the fiberglass : working in Michigan boatyards, 1870-2000". Peters discusses the art of boat building from Native American canoes to modern-day war vessels and finally focuses on boating in Michigan and the different types of boats used in the state for sport and commerce. Peters answers questions from the audience. He is introduced by John Beck, professor of Human Resources and Labor Relations.

Date Issued:

2017-04-21T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Michigan State University. Libraries

Collection:

G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

Place:

United States, Michigan, and Michigan

Subject Topic:

Boatbuilding, History, Indians of North America, Boats, Design and construction, Warships, Design and construction, Boats and boating, Boatbuilding, and History

Language:

English

Rights:

In Copyright

URL:

https://n2t.net/ark:/85335/m59882n6r