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- Erol Josué, Hatian dancer, musician, and oungan (priest) in the Vodou religion, delivers a presentation entitled, "The Songs of Vodou: A Living Archive." Josué explains the history and culture of Haiti, the practice of Vodou, and intersperses his talk with songs from Vodou ceremonies. He also describes his travels and teaching experiences. An unidentified speaker introduces Josue. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries{u2019} Colloquia Series. Held in the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2005-03-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- George Bush introduces the four-fold plan to rescue failing thrift institutions by issuing bonds rather than having a depositor's fee and by tightening regulations on speculation by institutions.
- Date Issued:
- 1989-02-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Daniel Clark, professor of history at Oakland University, delivers a talk entitled "The elusive post-war boom: metro Detroit autoworkers in the 1950's." Clark suggests that contrary to previously published analyses of the postwar era as one of job stability and economic advancement, the era was really one of job instability and economic insecurity. Clark reviews the historical record and evidence from his own interviews and research to conclude that ordinary autoworkers were not as secure as once thought. He answers questions from the audience. Clark is introduced by John Beck, professor of Human Resources and Labor Relations.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-09-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Thomas M. Grace, survivor of the shootings at Kent State University and author of "Kent State: Death and Dissent in the Long Sixties", delivers a presentation entitled, "Life and Death at Kent State: 1960s Student Dissent as a Working Class Movement." Grace discusses the history of the shootings at Kent State University and explains the social movement that arose at the university during the late 1960's and early 1970's. He talks about the protests in opposition to the Vietnam War that occurred at Kent State in 1970, the shots fired by Ohio National Guard troops and the economic climate in the U.S. which he says helped to fuel an "anti-war mentality" among college students during that time. Grace answers questions from the audience. He is introduced by Thomas Dietz, professor of Sociology and Environmental Science and Policy at Michigan State University. Part of the "Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives" Brown Bag series sponsored by the MSU Department of Sociology, the MSU School of Human Resources and Labor Relations and the MSU Museum. Held in the MSU Museum auditorium.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-02-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- British Prime Minister Tony Blair explains the importance of the United Nations properly inspecting Iraq for weapons of mass destruction. He says he wants to reach a diplomatic solution with Iraq but asserts that Saddam Hussein's cooperation is necessary. Blair says a deployment of British aircraft will be based in Kuwait in the event that military action is taken against Iraq. Blair also talks about Britain's efforts to help reform Northern Ireland's system of government. President Clinton echoes Blair's statements about Iraq saying that the U.S. may take military action if Saddam Hussein does not comply with UN inspections. Clinton declines to answer any questions regarding the investigation of his relationship with White House intern Monica Lewinsky. Part of a joint press conference.
- Date Issued:
- 1998-02-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1989-06-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Truman and General Douglas MacArthur state their opposing positions on what should be done to prevent war during the Korean Conflict.
- Date Issued:
- 1951-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Setsuko Thurlow describes working in a military office as a high school student at the time of the Hiroshima bombing. She talks about surviving and escaping and helping many refuges. She also explains how she came to Canada with her Canadian husband and has worked tirelessly to promote disarmament education. She says that she was ultimately awarded "The Order of Canada" for her persistent advocacy for non-nuclear peace in both Japan and Canada.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-04-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Gerald Ford tells a farm convention that Russia should withdraw from Angola. Ford also states that foreign policy disagreements between the United States and Russia should not hinder grain sales to Russia.
- Date Issued:
- 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection