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- Maria Quinlan Leiby talks about the creation of a Christmas tradition among the staff of the Michigan Historical Center in a talk titled, "The centerpieces and the people's party: creating a workplace holiday tradition". Leiby explains the evolution of the event and how it grew in spite of upper management's resistance. She describes how singing and various contests were added over the years. Susan E. Cooper leads the group in singing satirical versions of carols adapted to reflect budget cuts in the state government. The session concludes with questions and answer. Introduction by Professor John P. Beck, Associate Director, Michigan State University School of Human Resources and Labor Relations. Part of the "Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives" Brown Bag series sponsored by the Michigan State University School of Human Resources and Labor Relations and the MSU Museum.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-01-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Marian Rhiner, the executive secretary at WJEF, and Jacquelyn Reiner, the office secretary at WJEF, greet Santa Claus in order to wish listeners a merry Christmas on behalf of the Kent County Central Volunteer Service. Some Christmas carols follow.
- Date Issued:
- 1947-12-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Sue Ellen Houghtalling Brown talks about her life in a REO Motor Car Company/Diamond-Reo Trucks, Inc. family and her father's career with the company. Brown describes a worker family Christmas party at the elaborate, company owned, REO Clubhouse in Lansing, MI and discusses her father's job as a sales and distribution manager for REO, and his jobs after the REO bankruptcy in 1975. She also gives a detailed, first-hand account of the massive January 1980 fire at the plant and of taking photos of the blaze before police or firefighters had even arrived. She says that she later hid her uncensored photos and negatives because she was afraid they would be confiscated by the authorities. The interviewers are Shirley Bradley and Lisa Fine. Recorded as part of the REO Memories oral history project.
- Date Issued:
- 1993-03-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Trumans 1951 Christmas message. He contrasts Christmas 1951 with Christmas 1941.
- Date Issued:
- 1951-12-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- On Christmas Day, President Obama visits service members and military families at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, and thanks them for their dedication and sacrifices.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-12-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- In this week's address, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-12-25T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Remarks at ceremonies at the lighting of the Christmas tree near the White House.
- Date Issued:
- 1962-12-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Maria Quinlan Leiby talks about the creation of a Christmas tradition among the staff of the Michigan Historical Center in a talk titled, "The centerpieces and the people's party: creating a workplace holiday tradition". Leiby explains the evolution of the event and how it grew in spite of upper management's resistance. She describes how singing and various contests were added over the years. Susan E. Cooper leads the group in singing satirical versions of carols adapted to reflect budget cuts in the state government. The session concludes with questions and answer. Introduction by Professor John P. Beck, Associate Director, Michigan State University School of Human Resources and Labor Relations. Part of the "Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives" Brown Bag series sponsored by the Michigan State University School of Human Resources and Labor Relations and the MSU Museum.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-01-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Remarks at ceremonies at the lighting of the Christmas tree near the White House.
- Date Issued:
- 1962-12-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Trumans 1951 Christmas message. He contrasts Christmas 1951 with Christmas 1941.
- Date Issued:
- 1951-12-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection