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521. Former Michigan State University Trustee Delores M. Cook talks about her life changing relationship with MSU

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Former Michigan State University Trustee Delores M. (Dee) Cook talks about her life changing relationship with the Michigan State. She recalls her youth in Detroit, her budding singing career in local radio, coming to MSU to major in Communication Arts, campus life in the early nineteen-fifties and the atmosphere of excitement and challenge on campus. An emotional Cook reflects on her love of the University, her early married life and what brought her to run for the position of Trustee. She also discuses being recruited by John Engler to run for the board, the creation of the Wharton Center and the Broad School of Business, the duties of the trustees, hiring a university president, dealing with controversy, and the great value of university faculty. Cook is interviewed by Pauline Adams for the Michigan State University Faculty Emeriti Association Oral History Project.
Date Issued:
2011-11-17T00:00:00Z
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Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

522. Second day of the confirmation hearing of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch

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Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch testifies at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee in these excerpts from the second day of hearings. In response to questions from U.S. Senators Lindsay Graham (R-SC), Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX)and Al Franken (D-MN), Gorsuch discusses "water boarding" as torture, the concept of "originalism" and its relationship with technology and scientific advances, the rights of corporations, the "plain meaning rule", and his past opinions on judicial interpretation of administrative rules. Senator Chuck Grassley chairs the committee.
Date Issued:
2017-03-21T00:00:00Z
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Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

523. The third party

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Woodrow Wilson gives a campaign speech in New York on September 24, 1912 in which he talks about the new Progressive Party, and criticizes Theodore Roosevelt and his methods of supporting the small business man.
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1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

524. Gerald Ford validates the domino theory

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President Gerald Ford, speaking at Notre Dame University, validates the domino theory by telling of a request by Thailand that U.S. forces leave.
Date Issued:
1975-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

525. Willis Dunbar talks about the National Guard

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In honor of National Guard Day, Dr. Willis Dunbar explores the role of the National Guard in America and Michigan and outlines the benefits of joining the National Guard. Dunbar describes the kickoff of a national sixty-one-day campaign to bring the membership of the National Guard up to prescribed levels and emphasizes the need to have a trained force that can readily respond to both local and national emergencies.
Date Issued:
1945-04-30T00:00:00Z
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Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

526. Dr. Willis Dunbar highlights the Emerick Company and the Rubber Stamp Company

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In this installment of "Western Michigan at work," Dr. Willis Dunbar highlights the Emerick Company and the Rubber Stamp Company. Dr. Dunbar explains that the Emerick Company creates a unit of five power tools for the home workshop, including the drill press, lathe, grinder, sander and table saw, as well as accessories for the unit, all while focusing on keeping costs low for the consumer. Dunbar also discusses the Rubber Stamp Company, describing the stamp making process and asserting that the company fills a small but important niche in the community.
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Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

527. Stephanie Mathson interviews essayist and memoirist Robert Root

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Essayist and memoirist Robert Root, professor of English at Central Michigan University, talks about his book "Recovering Ruth" and the genealogical research research in his work and his role as both a university professor and an author. He also shares his views on creative nonfiction, Michigan as a source of inspiration, and works in progress. Root is interviewed by Stephanie Mathson of the Michigan State University Libraries for the MSU Libraries' Michigan Writers Series.
Date Issued:
2001-12-07T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

528. Today show

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Special NBC Today Show coverage of President Richard M. Nixon's farewell speech before the cabinet and White House staff on the day his resignation from office becomes effective. Douglas Kiker describes the scene. Nixon thanks the staff for all their service to him and the country. He reminisces about his father and mother, talks about changes, sadness, disappointments and death. Kiker describes audience reaction to the speech and describes the slow procession to the Army helicopter, as Nixon shakes hands, boards and departs. Jim Hartz hosts the Today Show.
Date Issued:
1974-08-09T00:00:00Z
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Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

529. U.S. Vice President Joe Biden speaks at the Medal of Valor award ceremony

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Laurie Robinson, Assistant U.S Attorney General, opens the Medal of Valor award ceremony, which recognizes public safety officers who have exhibited exceptional courage. Robinson introduces U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder who describes some of the actions of the 14 Public Safety officers being recognized. Holder also introduces Vice President Joseph Biden who speaks about lives saved, comrades lost, and courage in the face of frightening circumstances. Bideon also promises Whitehouse support of firefighters and police. Robinson introduces the award recipients.
Date Issued:
2010-09-22T00:00:00Z
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Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection

530. Filmmaker Shinpei Takeda interviews Mieko Fujiyama, a survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945

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Survivor Mieko Fujiyama says she doesn't remember much about the Hiroshima bombing in 1945 and talks mainly about living in Brazil and her activity in the local Japanese Association.
Date Issued:
2008-07-18T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Michigan State University. Libraries
Collection:
G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection