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- In this installment of "Western Michigan at work," Dr. Willis Dunbar profiles the Benton Harbor Fruit Market, "the largest open-air, cash-to-grower market in the world." Dunbar describes in detail the way fruit and vegetable growers come from western Michigan farms to sell their wares to buyers from 31 states, including buyers from A&P. He explains that growers made over nine million dollars last year by selling a variety of produce including squash, tomatoes, celery, peaches, cherries, and apples. Dunbar also discuss the market's labor exchange, where laborer register for work and growers use the registry to hire as many workers as needed for the season.
- Date Issued:
- 1947-09-27T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- In this installment of "Know your city," Dr. Willis Dunbar invites Kalamazoo officials and activists to profile various issues in the upcoming election. Glenn Allen Jr., the vice-mayor of Kalamazoo, makes an argument in favor of installing parking meters while Francis L. Denner, of the Kalamazoo Federation of Labor, makes an argument in opposition to the meters. Anthony Stamm, the county clerk and secretary of the Kalamazoo County Election Committee then explains the complicated situation surrounding the offices of prosecuting attorney and probate judge.
- Date Issued:
- 1948-10-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Memoirist and short story writer Sue William Silverman explains how her childhood incestuous experience has influenced her writing career, her work "Because I Remember Terror, Father, I Remember You", her creative nonfiction writing style, her role as both a writer and a child welfare advocate, and her new in-progress memoir. Silverman is interviewed by Michigan State University Librarian Jane Arnold. Recorded as part of the MSU Libraries' Michigan Writers Series.
- Date Issued:
- 1999-10-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Renowned sculptor and Michigan State University Alumnus John T. Scott, presents his work Skyfire to the MSU Libraries at a dedication ceremony held in the Main Library. Scott describes the piece, his inspiration and his creative process. Others speakers at the ceremony include, Clifford Haka, Director of Libraries, Lou Anna K. Simon, MSU Provost, Faye Backie, Associate Director of Libraries, Jane Arnold, Library Humanities Collection Coordinator, Susan Bandes, Director of the Kresge Art Museum, and Mrs. Selma Hollander, who commissioned the piece in honor of her late husband, MSU Professor Emeritus Stanley C. Hollander.
- Date Issued:
- 2004-06-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Sparrow recalls being excited and intrigued by the teaching philosophy of the school, working with the MSU Veterinary School to perfect surgical techniques and sharing his diagnostic expertise with them, helping to create an open-heart surgery program for pediatrics, and the tensions between faculty and a "frugal administration". Sparrow also describes the trade-offs between working in private practice and academia, training students and residents, developing specialties and innovative teaching techniques within the school. Sparrow says that it was always difficult to compete for resources, recruit faculty students and residents, and support top programs in a region as small as Lansing. Retired department administrator and faculty member Dr. David J. Kallen, Professor Emeritus of Sociology, conducts the interview. Part of the MSU Department of Pediatrics and Human Development Oral History Project.
- Date Issued:
- 2005-04-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Lyndon B. John announces a plan to send federal troops to Detroit, Michigan, at the request of Michigan Governor George Romney, to deal with rioting.
- Date Issued:
- 1967-07-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- United States President Barack Obama delivers a speech to the U.S. Conference of Mayors held in the East Room of the White House. Obama emphasizes the importance of the partnership between cities and the federal government and says that the federal government is investing more money to help cities build water infrastructure and that $80 million will go to the state of Michigan for the city of Flint. In addition, Obama outlines his legislative agenda for the year which includes criminal justice reform, combating the drug addiction, improving schools, and making it easier to vote.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-01-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Musician Don "Doop" Duprie presents, "Making it in Detroit : songs of working class life." Duprie's music runs the gamut from rock to country as he seeks to bring out the sense of loss, confusion, and rage that accompany the struggle to make it in the Motor City. In between songs, Duprie talks about his life in River Rouge, MI, the inspiration for his songs, labor unions, his time as a firefighter, and his views on the gentrification of Detroit. Duprie is introduced by Michigan State University Professor John P. Beck. Part of the "Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives" Brown Bag series sponsored by the MSU School of Human Resources and Labor Relations, the MSU Museum, and the MSU Libraries. Held in the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2015-09-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Hmong teacher and organizer Maykao K. Lytongpao describes emigrating from Laos to France and then to Michigan as a child. Lytongpao discusses running a Hmong social service and cultural emissary non-profit, noting the ways Hmong culture has shifted as a result of diaspora. She also talks about appearing in the film "Gran Torino."
- Date Issued:
- 2013-02-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Clayton tells of learning HVAC in the Navy and describes installing an HVAC system in Fisher. He describes the relationship between the VFW Post and Fisher, helping many of the Vets working at Fisher, selling chicken dinners to Fisher workers on Friday nights, and being frequented by workers for drinks before and after work. Clayton also performed work at the UAW Black Lake center and comments on the plane crash that killed the Reuthers.
- Date Issued:
- 2006-02-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection