Interview of Robert Repas, professor emeritus of the Michigan State University School of Labor and Industrial Relations

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Description:

Robert Repas, professor emeritus of the Michigan State University School of Labor and Industrial Relations (SLIR), discusses his career at MSU and the history of the SLIR. Repas talks about the school's directors, faculty, MSU President John Hannah's attempt to win favor with organized labor, the founding of the SLIR program in the mid 1950s, and SLIR being investigated by the Michigan State Legislature for being too union friendly and encouraging labor strife. He also shares stories about fellow faculty in SLIR and other MSU personalities, working with the MSU Board of Trustees, and a conflict he had with the UAW concerning his academic freedom. Interviewed by John Revitte. professor of Labor and Industrial Relations at Michigan State University.

Date Issued:

1996-08-08T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Michigan State University. Libraries

Collection:

G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

Place:

Michigan

Subject Topic:

Career in college teaching, Faculty, History, Faculty, Governmental investigations, and Academic freedom

Subject Name:

Repas, Bob, 1921-, Repas, Bob, 1921-, Hannah, John A., 1902-1991, Michigan State University, Michigan State University, School of Labor and Industrial Relations, Michigan State University, Michigan State University, Board of Trustees, and International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America

Subject Genre:

Interviews, Interviews, and Anecdotes

Language:

English

Rights:

In Copyright

URL:

https://n2t.net/ark:/85335/m5cj87n1s