Michigan State University Libraries
11326 items
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Stevenson tells the United Nations of Americas gratitude for their speeches honoring the late President John F. Kennedy and eulogizes Kennedy.
- Date Issued:
- 1963-11-26T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Author Suzy McKee Charnas delivers a talk entitled, "Science Fiction, Women Writers, and Women Readers", at the Michigan State University Main Library. Charnas describes how science fiction writers are marginalized in the publishing industry and says that their craft is not taken seriously. She also discusses the intersection of feminism and the science fiction genre and concludes with a long, off mic, discussion with audience members. Charnas is introduced by MSU Librarian Ruth Ann Jones. Part of the MSU Libraries' Colloquia Series.
- Date Issued:
- 1999-02-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Cal Stewart's comedy routine, Uncle Josh on Jim Lawson's horse trade.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Poet Anita Skeen, Michigan State University professor of English, talks about being a woman poet, her inspiration to write, connections between West Virginia and other places she has lived, and her body of work. She also talks about her works in process, teaching in the creative arts program at Ghost Ranch in New Mexico, and the use of humor in her poems. Skeen is interviewed by MSU Librarian Jane Arnold for the Michigan State University Libraries' Michigan Writers Series.
- Date Issued:
- 1999-09-10T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- William Colby and Representative Bella Abzug debate the propriety of the CIA file gathered on Ms. Abzug when she was a private citizen and the role of the CIA in political assassinations around the world. With reporter Daniel Schorr.
- Date Issued:
- 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Spiro T. Agnew delivers his famous speech criticizing network news as "nattering nabobs of negativism." Held at the Midwest Regional Republican Committee in Des Moines, Iowa. Agnew is introduced by Iowa Governor Robert D. Ray.
- Date Issued:
- 1969-11-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Poet Elinor Benedict reads selected poems from her book "All That Divides Us" then answers questions from the audience. The event is convened by Director of Special Collections Perter Berg. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Michigan Writers Series. Held in the Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2001-04-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Floyd Wright, great nephew of Michigan Agricultural College botany professor William James Beal, and other Beal relatives reminisce about Dr. Beal and their familial connections while gathered for the Centennial celebration of the W.J. Beal Botanical Garden on the Michigan State University campus. MSU President Dr. Clifton Wharton joins the conversation and later addresses those gathered for the celebration. Beal Gardens curator Dr. George W. Parmelee hosts the event. Dr. Dale Harpstead talks about Beal's contributions to agriculture then unveils the commemorative plaque which is accepted by Dr. Roger Baker, grandson of W.J. Beal. Baker recalls walking the campus with his grandfather and learning about plants at the scholar's knee. Senator Philip Pittenger (Republican, Lansing) reads a proclamation from Michigan Governor William Milliken declaring the second week of May 1973 as "William James Beal Week." He also reads the joint legislative resolution. Floyd Wright talks with an unidentified female relative as they walk to the indoor events. Jerry Roe from the Michigan Historical Commission, presents the recognition of the Beal Garden as a Michigan Historical Place. Dr. John Carew from the Department of Horticulture takes over as Master of Ceremonies. Dr. William Drew, Chair of the Department of Botany, reviews the many botanical accomplishments of W.J. Beal.
- Date Issued:
- 1973-05-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Author Paul Clemens talks about his book "Made in Detroit," the genre of memoir, and writing about race. Clemens is interviewed by Michigan State University Librarian Michael Rodriguez for the MSU Libraries' Michigan Writers Series. Held in the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2006-03-31T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection