Michigan State University Libraries
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- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Clinton's Budget Message, an appeal for public support televised from the White House Oval Office. Calls for a $496 billion deficit reduction, half by spending cuts, half by new taxes, most widespread of which is a 4.2 cent per gallon gasoline tax.
- Date Issued:
- 1993-08-03T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Clintons State of the Union address. Cites statistics on improved economy, reduced crime and teen pregnancy rates, a diminished national debt.
- Date Issued:
- 1996-01-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Clinton celebrates his re-election victory before a hometown crowd in Little Rock, AK. He in introduced by Vice President Al Gore.
- Date Issued:
- 1996-11-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1917-10-17T00:00:00Z
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- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1975-10-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Ed Klewicki talks about his time playing football for Michigan State College and his coach Jim Crowley and Crowley's style of coaching. He also talks about playing against future President Gerry Ford in the 1934 Michigan game. Klewicki is interviewed by Fred W. Stabley, MSU Director of Sports Information.
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- United States President Barack Obama, the first American president to visit the country of Laos, announces that the U.S. will double its annual funding to $90 million dollars over the next three years to expand efforts to remove un-exploded bombs dropped in Laos during the Vietnam War. Obama also talks about the importance of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), saying that failure to move ahead on the trade deal will not only have economic consequences but call into question American leadership in the region. Held in Vientiane, Laos.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-09-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Professor Camille Bégin, writer and food historian and at the University of Toronto, delivers a talk entitled, "Taste of the nation: the New Deal search for regional cuisines." Bégin delves into the rich food archives of the New Deal's Federal Writers' Project (FWP) and its ambitious "America eats" program which sought to document the tremendous range of foods eaten across the United States. Helen Veit, MSU professor of History, introduces Bégin. Bégin answers questions from the audience.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-09-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1991-09-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- George McGovern says that John Connally represents the worst elements of Watergate and Vietnam, just after Connally threw his hat into the Republican 1980 presidential ring.
- Date Issued:
- 1979-01-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Taft says that America must help other countries and people, that Christianity is democracy, and he discusses America's position in the Philippines.
- Date Issued:
- 1909-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Reagan, Vice President George Bush, and Nancy Reagan address thousands of high school bandsmen who were disappointed by the cancellation of the Inaugural parade by Washington D.C.s sub-zero weather. NBC-TV.
- Date Issued:
- 1985-01-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Reagan discusses the Battleship New Jersey firing on Syrians in Lebanon and discusses public and private welfare programs.
- Date Issued:
- 1983-12-14T00:00:00Z
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- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Former American ambassador to Germany, James Watson Gerard gives a speech about freedom of speech in America being the strongest bulwark against the incursion of Bolshevism.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-04-21T00:00:00Z
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- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President George W. Bush speaks at the 2008 APEC CEO Summit in Lima, Peru. President Bush says that he recognizes the United States as a Pacific nation and that he has taken its involvement in APEC as a priority. Bush says that while the summit comes at a moment in global economic turmoil, it also arrives at a time of "unprecedented cooperation." Bush cites the vast success the East Asian markets have made in a single generation, increasing its share in the global economy to 55%. Bush says the United States embraces this new hope, believing that in this interconnected world, any advancement is a gain for all.
- Date Issued:
- 2008-11-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1979-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- A series of pre-recorded program segements from WKZO raido. Included are tributes to Harry Heilmann, the Detroit Tigers great, on the occasion of his death, a show with housekeeping and fashion advice for women going on vacation, an ad for Lou Hubbard's Men Store, and a station sign off with part of the national anthem.
- Date Issued:
- 1951-07-18T00:00:00Z
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- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Senator John Glenn says the committee will now investigate the infusion of Chinese and Hong Kong millions into the National Policy Forum (a wing of the GOP National Committee) in 1994 and 1996 elections.
- Date Issued:
- 1997-07-23T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Democratic leaders Representative Nancy Pelosi (CA) and Senator Charles Schumer (NY) meet with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. Trump talks about legislation pending in Congress and declares that his proposed border wall will be built. Pelosi offers to work with Trump and suggests that he should expect the House to pass his budget and provide funding for the border wall. Schumer says that there are compromises that could be made to accomplish Trump's legislative objectives and still keep the government from shutting down. Both Pelosi and Schumer agree that the country needs tighter border security but they do not agree that a wall will promote security. Trump says that if the borders are not secured, he will shut down the government.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-12-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- In a program at the Michigan State University Main Library, Author Diane Carey describes writing for the Star Trek book series, explains science fiction and how it differs from fantasy, and provides numerous examples of the differences between fiction and fantasy, invoking "The Lord of the Rings", "Star Wars", and H. G. Wells. Carey's husband Greg Broder joins the conversation and they respond to questions from the audience. Part of the Michigan State University Libraries' Michigan Science Fiction Writers Series. Program Introduction by Leslie Behm.
- Date Issued:
- 2004-11-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Barack Obama signs the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. Introduced by Senator Kennedy (D-MA), President Obama remarks on the senator's achievements and the importance of the civil service organization, AmeriCorps. Obama goes on to discuss the new work AmeriCorps will invest its efforts in involving clean energy and education.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-04-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
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- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Barack Obama welcomes a group of active duty U.S. armed service personnel as they become American citizens in a naturalization ceremony. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano administers the citizenship oath. President Obama also presents the Outstanding American By Choice award to Peter Lemon.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-05-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1993-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Dr. George Eyster, DVM, talks about his career in veterinary cardiology and developing surgical techniques and conducting research at Michigan State University's College of Veterinary Medicine. Eyster talks about his mentors at MSU and developing open heart surgery procedures for animals, while at the same time, ground breaking procedures for humans were also being developed. He also describes sharing facilities with the College of Human Medicine at MSU, techniques used for both human and animal surgery, and cooperative programs with hospitals such as Ingham Medical in Lansing, Michigan. Eyster comments on changes in veterinary medicine, the decline in veterinary cardiac care, and how the animal rights movement has affected the availability of animals for research. Part of the Michigan State University Faculty Emeriti Association Oral History Project.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Bill Clinton speaks at the National Archives about affirmative action.
- Date Issued:
- 1995-07-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- U.S. President John F. Kennedy reports to the nation on his "sober," "joyless" but "productive" meeting with Khrushchev in Vienna. With the voice of Chet Huntley. Kennedy's press conference recorded in 1961.
- Date Issued:
- 1964-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Release of Rudolph Abel and Francis Gary Powers, British nuclear tests on Easter Island, possibility of Kennedy entering Geneva Disarmament, automation, world-wide arms agreement test ban, purpose of summit meetings, cost of CIA work, censorship of military speeches and Senator Strom Thrumond, Viet-Nam, Kashmir dispute, U.S.-British disarmament agreement, offsetting changes in Defense Department spending, Red China's place in disarmament, lawmaker exchange between U.S. and Russia, status of Monroe Doctrine, exclusion of Cuba from O.A.S., postponement of Glenn's space flight, summer White House at Newport, R.I., postal rate increases, Laos situation, release of reserves from active duty, administration foreign policy.
- Date Issued:
- 1962-02-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- U.S. Vice President Mike Pence argues for reform of the United Nations and says that its Human Rights Council has been a "forum for antisemitism." He also says that the U.N. should remove countries from the council with bad human rights records and end the council's bias against Israel. Held at a U.N. Security Council High-Level Debate on Reform of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations.
- Date Issued:
- 2017-09-20T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Reagan outlines what the United States is doing to bring about world peace and plenty, his hopes for USA/USSR cooperation in these spheres through periodic and regular consultations.
- Date Issued:
- 1984-09-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Howard Dwight Smith, from the American Commission of Living War Memorials, speaks at the dedication of Angell Field at Kalamazoo College on September 19, 1946. Smith speaks about the values of courage, loyalty, and vigor which the field will represent, and declares that it is a fitting memorial for Chester Munson Angell, the World War II veteran for whom the field is named. Smith says that Angell Field is a shining example of the Living Memorials which he hopes will populate the nation.
- Date Issued:
- 1946-09-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Wells Manufacturing Company is featured in this installment of "Western Michigan at work" hosted by Dr. Willis Dunbar. Dunbar explores the two primary products Wells manufactures, meat and metal saws, and the impact that each has had on the industries which utilize them. Lawrence Davis, foreman of the Meat Saw Department, describes the manufacturing process and discusses the materials in manufacture, while Dave Evans, a research engineer, describes the developments which his department has been able to make in creating smaller and more effective saws. Dunbar concludes the program by noting the international scope of Wells' sales, mentioning that many of the saws have been purchased by European countries through credits from the Marshall Plan.
- Date Issued:
- 1949-08-18T00:00:00Z
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- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- June Lewis, host of "Women today," discusses a variety of topics, including "doe parties," party ideas for recent graduates, fashion trends in shoes, and the preference among brides for flat heeled shoes. Included are ads for the Hague Jewelers, Jeanson's Photo Shop, and Flowers Gift and Baby Shop.
- Date Issued:
- 1949-05-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Donald Trump participates in a 9/11 memorial service in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where he honors the passengers and crew of Flight 93 who thwarted a terrorist attack that day. Trump pays tribute to all victims of the 9/11 attacks, recounts the actions of the passengers and crew of Flight 93, and says he shares in the families' grief. Trump is joined by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf (D), and Gordon Felt, President of the Families of Flight 93. The event is convened by Stephen Clark, Superintendent of the National Parks of Western Pennsylvania. Reverend Paul Britton delivers the invocation. The names of Flight 93's passengers are read and the memorial bells are rung for each.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-09-11T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack Obama speaks at the Business Roundtable, an association of chief executive officers of leading U.S. companies. President Obama stresses the importance of job creation and credit as important steps to healing the economy. Obama answers questions relating to international business, the G-20, and long-term planning.
- Date Issued:
- 2009-03-13T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1980-11-05T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Jimmy Carter talks to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania residents about the meltdown of the nuclear reactor at Three Mile Island.
- Date Issued:
- 1979-04-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- James Cataline talks about working for the REO Motor Car Company, in Lansing, MI, as a timekeeper during World War Two and later becoming Parts Department General Manager in 1967 when REO became Diamond-Reo Trucks, Inc. Cataline reminisces fondly about the social life at REO and the terrible emotional damage its closing had on workers and the Greater Lansing community. He also describes the demolition of the REO Clubhouse and the later fire that destroyed the plant, events which, to him, drove home the end of an era. Cataline is interviewed by Shirley Bradley. Recorded as part of the commemoration of REO Motor Car Company’s 100th Anniversary.
- Date Issued:
- 2004-05-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Bertha Fase was born in 1905. Her father was August Boseker, who built many of the historical homes in Highland Park and served as superintendent of the community. In the early 1900s, August purchased the Highland Park Pavilion, where bathing suits and towels could be rented and snacks purchased. Bertha recalls many details about the neighborhood and pavilion. She also shares stories about the family and speaks about her and her husband's careers.
- Date Issued:
- 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z
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- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Obama speaks about the Supreme Court's 5-4 decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act. Obama says the decision is a victory for people all over the country predicting their lives will be more secure now that they will have access to health insurance. He lists provisions of the Act and the work that still needs to be done to fully reap the benefits of the Act.
- Date Issued:
- 2012-06-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- This radio broadcast tells the story of the US Coast Guard Cutter Woodbine and its search and recovery operations in the United Airlines crash near Chicago on Monday, August 16, 1965. There were no survivors. The second half of the recording is the decommissioning ceremony of the Woodbine. The history of the ship is also given.
- Date Issued:
- 1965-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Final Impeachment Hearing. The Senate votes not guilty on one count of perjury by a vote of 55-45. The Senate splits 50-50 on one count of obstruction of justice. Final statement by Chief Justice William Rehnquist and majority leader Trent Lott.
- Date Issued:
- 1999-02-12T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Brooke Boulton, an instructor at Rainy River Community College, presents "A Finnish voice for labor : Aku Paivio's poetry and the immigrant working-class." Boulton gives a biographical sketch of Paivio which includes details from her conversations with Paivio's son Allen. She says that Paivio is the "poet laureate of the immigrant working-class" and examines themes in his poetry which support her claim. Boulton reads two of Paivio's poems, "Rise of the masses" and "To justice, to humanity" and shows how each illustrates his views on labor and immigration. She also discusses the difficulties involved in translating Paivio's poetry from Finnish to English. The recording cuts out briefly just before the question and answer session and then resumes. 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. Held in the MSU Museum Auditorium.
- Date Issued:
- 2015-11-09T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Bush responds to a question about AK47 semi-automatic rifles by saying he wants to stop killers while preserving the right to own guns. With comments by reporter Sarah McClendon.
- Date Issued:
- 1989-02-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Date Issued:
- 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Kurt Warnbein, a "triple threat halfback" for Michigan State College, talks about arguing on the field with University of Michigan offensive lineman and future President Gerald R. Ford, coming to MSC to run track and reluctantly playing football as a sophomore and says that he was given a student job at the campus hospital but no other financial help. Warnbein also says that his biggest thrill as football plays was beating the University of Michigan in 1934 and 1935. Warnbein is interviewed by Fred W. Stabley, director of MSU Sports Information, for his book "The Spartans : a story of Michigan State football".
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Ernesto B. Vigil, long time Chicano activist and former member of The Crusade for Justice, delivers a talk entitled, "Sra. Juanita Montoya de Martinez/Story to her grandson : the rebellion of 1847". Vigil describes events leading to The Taos Revolt, a popular insurrection in January 1847 by Mexicans and their Pueblo allies against the United States' occupation of present-day northern New Mexico during the Mexican-American War. Vigil shares his family's memories of the events, the role of his great-grandfather Pablo Montoya, and the long term affects of what transpired on Mexican and indigenous people. He also explains the overwhelming Spanish and Mexican influences on place names in the Southwest and answers questions from the audience. The event is convened by Dr. Rubén O. Martinez, director of the Julían Samora Research Institute at Michigan State University.
- Date Issued:
- 2016-06-16T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection