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- U.S President Donald Trump announces that he is signing an executive order that will create a new council for the American worker as well as an advisory board to boost job training and employment opportunities. Trump says that the council and board will be comprised of top government officials and industry leaders and experts. Held at the White House.
- Date Issued:
- 2018-07-19T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Novelist Amy Hassinger talks about her novel "Nina : adolescence," her story "La Llorona," and her current novel "The priest's Madonna." Hassinger reflects on how she approaches writing, what inspires her, and other projects on which she has worked. Hassinger is interviewed by Stephanie Mathson for the Michigan State University Libraries' Michigan Writers Series. Held in the MSU Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2004-02-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Novelist Amy Hassinger reads selections from her works "Nina : adolescence," "La Llorona," and "The priest’s Madonna," then answers questions from the audience. The event is convened by Peter Berg, head of the Michigan State University Libraries' Special Collections. Part of the MSU Libraries' Michigan Writers Series. Held in the Main Library.
- Date Issued:
- 2004-02-06T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- DeWolf Hopper sings "You can always explain things away."
- Date Issued:
- 1890-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Barack H. Obama speaks to military families celebrating Independence Day on the South Lawn of the White House. Obama recounts the actions of the founders during the revolution, the principles instilled in the Declaration of Independence, and the ongoing efforts required to live up to those ideals. Obama recognizes several service members in attendance and tells of their heroism.
- Date Issued:
- 2010-07-04T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Edward Rankin recalls his career as an inventory clerk, manager, and sales representative at REO Motor Car Company/Diamond-Reo Trucks, Inc, in Lansing, MI, between 1947 and 1973. Rankin talks about his youth and being hired at REO, and speaks nostalgically about REO social life, worker sports teams and the beautiful Olds family pipe organ featured at the REO Clubhouse. He also describes sales trips to Iraq and Lebanon on behalf of REO, the intricacies of foreign markets and general market pressures in the truck business. Interviewers are Shirley Bradley and Lisa Fine. Recorded as part of the REO Memories oral history project.
- Date Issued:
- 1992-01-28T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- President Barack H. Obama presents the 2010 National Medal of Arts and National Humanities Medal to nineteen individuals during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House. Quoting artists, musicians and poets, President Obama describes the value of arts and culture in American society. An unidentified military aide reads the official citation for each recipient as Obama presents the medals.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-03-02T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Len Spencer sings "The church across the way" with a brief home recording at end of the song consisting of several laughing women. On brown wax cylinder.
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- President Barack H. Obama describes events in Libya which led to a UN Security Council resolution approving a no-fly zone in Libya to prevent Muammar Qaddafi from attacking Libyan citizens. Obama declares that the United States stands ready to act as part of an international coalition if Qaddafi does not immediately stop attacks on civilians and honor the terms of a cease-fire agreement.
- Date Issued:
- 2011-03-18T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- In this interview, entrepreneur Ed Ellis, joined by his wife Betty, gives a detailed description and history of the Eagle Ottawa Leather Company, which he started with Julian Hatton I in 1940 as the Hatton Leather Company. Betty studied costume design and illustration at Columbia University and she discusses her career in art. She designed the layout and figures for the nativity scene that is displayed at the Musical Fountain each Christmas season in Grand Haven.
- Date Issued:
- 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection